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With Historical and Descriptive Sketches 
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jfi^TpaJO The business men and citizens generally whose enterprise and public spirit 
lis made the publication of a work of this character possible, this volume 
« 1 K is respectfully dedicated, as an expression of appreciation of the varied and 
«S{3iig)l valued assistance received. 

Thanking one and all who have in any manner aided in its production we 
anticipate that the wide circulation of this book will materially contribute to the city's 
growth and prosperity, and in some measure recompense the patriotic people whose 
abiding interest in the future of the city has been an object in contributing to the 
success of the book. 

That the business interests of the city are given so prominent a place in tlie 
work demands no apology and the fact that the enterprising business men have taken 
advantage of this advertising opportunity is duly appreciated by 

THE PUBLISHER. 



, , , EAST GRAND FORKS , , , 



BEAUTlFrLLY situated at the junction 
of tlie Red River of tlie Xortli and the 
Red Lai<e River, in Western Minne- 
sota, is the city of East Grand Forlcs, a 
tliriving and growing community, of nearly 
three thousand population. The first set- 
tlement was made here thirty years ago 
by W. C. Xash, who is still a resident of 
tlie city. The corporate existence of the 
city is entirely encompassed within the 
[last toiirtecii yeais: and yet p]ast Grand 
[•'(jrks aliead.N' lias the advantages and facil- 
ities, coiiunercial and (jtherwise. enjoyed 
by munici palit ies of many times its popu- 
lation. With its sister city of Grand Forks, 



in North Dakota, from which it is separated 
only by the width of the Red River, it 
forms one of the most important trade 
centres in the northwest. Railroads radiat- 
ing to the various points of the compass 
contribute largely to the city's prosperity, 
and as the division headquarters of the 
Nortiiern Pacific Railroad, it is one of the 
bu.siest railway towns in the state. This 
city is also the head(iuarteis of two large 
river transportation companies, with large 
fleets of steamers and barges in commission. 
Here is also located the most complete and 
extensive lumber manufacturing establish- 
ment ill tlie Red River N'alle.w 



East Grand Forks is located in the heart 
of the richest section of the far famed 
Red River N'alley and the tiiliutary country 
is peopled by as pnispemus a class of farmers 
as can be found anywlieie. 

As a residence city East Crand Forks, 
possesses advantages ir its ideation and in 
its educational, fraternal and ntlier t'eatiires 
which are at tract in- a very desi rable class 
of residents here. 

In its i-(imiiiercial interests this city is 
closely identified with its sister city on 
the west side of the river, and a i)rosperous 
future is already assured. 



FROM 1882 TO 1901, 



EAST GUAM) FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



9 



HISTORICAL 

To W. C. Nash belongs the honor of being 
the oldest white settler in EastGrand Forks. 
Mr. Nash is a native of Pennsylvania, and 
was for several years before coming here 
located at Ft. Abercrombie on the Red River 
about 100 miles south of this point. He first 
visited this section during the summer of 
186.3. Having been in poor health for some 
time and being advised by his physician to 
spend several weeks roughing it" he was 
induced to accompany a military expedition 
under Major Hatch whicli left Fort Snelling 
near St. Paul in July, 1863, in quest of the 
Sioux chiefs Little Six and Me Jicine Bottle, 
leaders of the Indians concerned in the fear- 
ful massacres of settlers in Minnesota in 18fi2 
and who were supposed to be in hiding in 
tlie northwestern part of the state. On the 
trip northward Major Hatch and his nun 
camped here at the "Grand Forks'" of the 
Red and Red Lake rivers, pitching their tents 
opposite the "Point"shown elsewheie in the 
l)ook. Its appearance, its commanding posi- 
tion and t lie evident richness of the soil were 
very attractive to Mr. Nasli, and it is no 
wonder that lie decided to locate here later. 

i lliward, after breaking camp 
s luoceeded asfaras the inter- 
da ly line, which effectually 
' >u ress. The officers in charge 
i|uarters erected at the point 
iliiiia river entered the Red 
I t hat pfiint sent out scouts 



in search of the much wanted chiefs. Mr. 
Nash went on to Fort Garry, the site of 
the present city of Winnipeg, and remained 
during the winter. While there he learned 
that Little Six and Medicine Bottle were 
at an Indian camp about 25 miles distant 
from Fort Garry. By skillful maneuvering 
and the assistance of an Indian trader, the 
two chiefs were beguiled into visiting the 
trader's place one evening and while there 
they were treated to drugged liquor, and 
before the chiefs or any of their friends 
knew what had happened, they had been 
spirited southward to American soil and 
delivered to the officers at Pembina. Later 
they were taken to Fort Shelling and ex- 
ecuted. 

In 1864 Mr. Nash secured the contract for 
a tri-weekly mail service between Fort 
Abercrombie and Pembina, which he con- 



tinued for nearly live years. During this 
time he made many visits here. He was 
attracted by the natural advantages and 
picked out a home for himself here. In 1869 
he erected several buildings for the govern- 
ment at Fort Pembina, which was built on 
the site tirst selected by Major Hatch for 
his temporary quarters. The brick for the 
buildings was manufactured by Mr. Nash on 
on the spot. After completing his contract 
there he "settled on tiie lieautiful site 
which has now been his resideiu e tor nearly 
thirty years. Mr. Nash has Ih cii identilied 
witii tile growtli of the city in many ways. 
It was lar^i'l)- tliroii^ii liis i nihience that the 
city was incorporated in 1SS7. Mr. Nashal.so- 
served the public as postmaster during the 
Cleveland administration. 

During 1871 and 1872 tiuite a number of 
new settlers located in this vicinity, among 



had I 




FIRST HOUSE IN EAST GRAND FORKS W. C. NASH'S RESIDENCP:. 



10 



EAST FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



them James Jenks, E. Probsfield, Leon 
Suprenant, C. S. Spendley, Z. M. Hunt, Jas. 
Eae, Wm. Fleming, John Hand, M.Felteau, 
Eobt. and George Coulter, and others. 

The only neighbors Mr. Nash had when he 
tirst located here were a number of halfbreed 
breed families living in rude cabins in the 
woods. Other white settlers came within a 
few months, however, among them Burton 
Haney, Chas. Scott, and John Griggs. 

At the first marriage here the contracting 
parties were Miss Mary Scott and Mr. Burton 
Haney. Mr. ISTash performed the ceremony. 
The second marriage solemnized here was 
that of Miss Lizzie Slaughter, a sister of 
Mrs. Nash, and General Dandy, then pay- 
master in the army. The officiating clergy- 
man was Chaplain Woat, who came up from 
Ft. Snelling to perform the ceremony. 

In making out the marriage certificate the 
chaplain inquired the name of the place. 



and learning that the "town " had not yet 
been honored with a name, he inscribed it 
" Nashville " on the records and the place 
was thus known for several years. 

The first birth here was that of a son born 
to Mr. and Mrs. E. Probsfield. The first 
death was that of the infant son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Haney. 

James Deering brought the first stock of 
goods here in the spring of 1872, and opened 
up a " store " in a tent. 

A. Walstrom and Andrew Kemble arrived 
in 187.3 and were the first blacksmiths for 
this entire section. 

In 1873 a post office was established here 
wibh Archie McCrea as postmaster. The 
office was known as Nashville until 1883, 
although the name was previously changed 
to East Grand Forks. A mail route was estab- 
lished between this pl.-icc ;nKl Crookston in 
1873 with Wm. Stevvarl as mail carrier. 



A school district. No. 3, was organized in 
1876 with W. C. Nash, John Griggs, and 
George Inkster as the school board and Miss 
"!ar]-ie Griggs as teaclier. 

During 1877 numerous settlers located in 
the vicinity, among them T. A. Sullivan sr., 
E. J. Sullivan, M. J. Sullivan, Jerry Enright, 
T. A. Sullivan jr., Andrew Sullivan, James 
T. Sullivan and others. 

It was not until 1881, however, that the 
town b'came a verity. During that year 
Mrs. John Griggs, who owned the land 
opposite the business portion of Grand Forks 
North Dakota, platted and laid out in lots, 
forty acres, with avenues corresponding to 
those on ihe opposite side of the river. The 
land was platted as "Grand Forks East." 
W. J. S. Traill, who owned 120 acres east of 
Mrs. Griggs' land, platted an addition during 
the winter of 1881-82, and placed it on the 
market in March, 1882. 




. rr .« ITT ^ *T ?!l 




PANOEAMIC VIEW OF THE CITY 



EAST GB.AXD FOliKS ILLUSTB.dTED 



11 



The liist grain elevator here was erected 
during tne winter of 1881-82. It is now the 
Minneapolis & ]S'orthern elevator. 

In February, 1882, J. W. Howes opened a 
lumber yard and was the tirst to purchase a 
lot and the llrst to commence business in the 
new town. The unpretentious frame build- 
ing in which he first had his office appears 
quite conspicuously in the foreground in the 
engraving on another page .showing a birds- 
eye view of the city from the M. & Is^. elevator. 

C. Madson. the city's pioneer merchant, 
came here in May, 1882, bringing carpenters 
with him from Minneapolis and erected a 
store building which is now occupied by 
the Thompson Co. stoi'e. 

The advent of the St. P. M. & M. railroad 
now the Great Xorthern. from the east 
brought (luite an accession to the population 
of the town, and when in July, 1882, the 
railroad company began the erection of a 
de[)(it licit', there was quite a rush of new 



buildings in its vicinity. 

Capt. Robt. Barton erected a substantial 
brick block in 1882 and occupied it as a shoe 
store for some time. The building was 
entirely destroyed by fire in March, 1883. 
Peter (iilley came in July. 1882, and erected 
a hotel building, now the Acme hotel. 
Masterson & Carroll opened a real estate 
office. Alex, Robinson opened a blacksmith 
shop, and Geo. H. Barlow a boarding house. 
The Weekly Courier was started by Vale & 
Hogue. Eckles & Morgan started a drug 
store; Dwyer Bros, a livery stable: F. J. 
Duffy a real estate office : and Hope Bros, 
opened a hardware store near the present 
site of the lumber company's planing mill. 
J. W. Howes was appointed postmaster and 
moved the post office to his building. 

A village school was opened in November, 
1882, with Miss Sauer as teacher. Twenty- 
five pupils were enrolled by January 1, 1883. 

On January 15, 1883. a public meeting of 



citizens was held at which it was decided to 
take steps to incorporate the city of East 
Grand Forks. S. H. Parkhurst, C. Mad.son, 
and F. J. Duggan were appointed a com- 
mittee to attend to the formalities. A 
chamber of commerce was organized in 
January, 1883, and the fire department was 
organized in February. In April, 1883, the 
name of the post office was changed to East 
Grand Forks. In July a village jail was 
built at a cost of $600, and the first religious 
services weie held during the same month. 

Before the close of 1883 East Grand Forks 
was one of the busy, bustling. piT)gressive 
towns of the new northwest, altliough with- 
out a municipal govfiiuiu'iit . More than 
two hundred tlKHisaiid ddllais \\(iil li of lnwn 
lots were dispiiMMl nt duriiiy llic \c:ir and 
buildings mult iiilied as tliougli by magic. 
During the succeeding three or four years, 
however, the '• boom took a rest," to use a 
western phrase. The next experience of tlie 



12 



EAST GBAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



new town was a wholesale removal of the 
business centre, buildings and all, to a loca- 
tion half a mile nearer the business district 
of Grand Forks. The site of the original 
"boom " was for years almost deserted, but 
within the past few years, however, it has 
been steadily building up as a residence and 
manufacturing district. 

During the winter of 1886-87 the subject 
of incorporation as a city was again agitated 
and Hnally, largely through the 
elTortsof W. C. Nash, the state 
legislature passed an act providing 



for a special cliarter under whicli the 
city was incorporated in March, 1887. 
The first election was lield, April 5tli, 1887. 
J. S. Dwyer was elected mayor and F. J. 
Duffy recorder. T. J McAdam succeeded 
Dwyer as mayor in 1888 and Aaron Brown 
was elected to the mayoralty in 1889, serving 
three years. Mr. McAdam was elected to a 
second term in 1892 and T. A. Sullivan fol- 
lowed in 1893, serving two terms. C. A. 




Einehart was the next mayor and was suc- 
ceeded by Hugh Dunlevy in 1896. T. .J. 
McAdam was elected to a third term in 1897 
and Hugh Thompson succeeded him in 1898. 
serving until Jan. 1, 1900, when the city was 
re-organized under the general laws instead 
of its special charter and J. F. Brandt the 
present mayor was elected. 

JOHN S. DWYER, the first mayor of East 
Grand Forks, was born at Jamestown, Ohio, 
Oct. 10, 1857. His early years were spent on 
his father's farm, where he secured the 
foundation of an education, and attended 
school during the winter months. In Decem- 
ber, 1882, he came to East Grand Forks and 
engaged in the agricultural implement and 



JOHN S. DWYER, First Mayor. 



EX-MAYOR McADAM. 



EX-MAYOR AARON BROWN. 



K.:IST CHAXD FOllKS ILLT'STE.iTED 



13 




livcrv IM 
t'lectcd I 
jiisrie-r t( 
lour yvi 

TIK ).> 



EX-MAYOK srLLI\ AX. 



r.s. ;in(l loi-tlic | 
ot Polk coiuit 



and the second mayor. His sudden 
death a few mouths a.^o cast a deep 
fiioom over the entire community. 

AARON BEOWX. the citys 
third mayor, was born in Dundee, 
province of Quebec, and came to 
this country in 1880. He settled in 
Grand Forlcs in 1882. and a year later 
in East Grand Forl^s. In 1888 he was 
elected aldei-man and in IS89 was 
elected tot he iiia\ oralty. Nervinythe 



city 



he 



.1. M( AI»AM. 



elected to two suhseiiuenl rerms. 
He afterwards served as member 
of tlie board of education and in 
isitii was again elected alderman, 
in wliich capacity lie is now serving. 

EX-.MAVOR SFLLIX AX. who 
is now serving the city as uuiiiici- 
pal judge, was liorn in Count\ Lan- 
ark, Ontario, and came to East 
(Jrand Forks in the spring of 'Ts. 
when there were but few settlers in 
all this section. He was educated 
ill the Tniversity of North Dakota and in 
Father Cohan's seminary at .'^auk Centre. 
Minn, !Ic>ul)M'iiueiiil\ en>;ai:e.l in thelreal 
cNiate Inisiness here and in Isii.; was elected 



111 ' 



■rlr, 



year he I'l 
mont hs, 1 



I ill issi a 
■ of our m 
of t he Hr 



to .Minileapo|i> 
:sl aiiain became 
ir mo.-,i inihieiit i; 



EX-MAYOR HUGH DUXLEVY has 
been a resident of East Grand Forks since 
1892. He is a native of Iowa and before 
coming here lived for some years in Soutli 
Dakota and later in Grand Forks. He has 
been identified with various pulilic interests 
and is one of our most successful bu.siness 
men. 




EX-MA vol! 'i ilOMl'.soX 



14 



EAST GEA.A'D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



EX-MAYOR HUGH THOMPSOIS^ was 
born in the province of Quebec in 1840. He 
removed to Wisconsin when 14 years of age 
and has been a resident of Polk county since 
1873. He came to East Grand Tories in 1896 
and has since been engaged in the general 
merchandise busi ness. He was elected mayor 
in 1898 and served until Jan. 1, 1900. During 
his administration the floating indebtedness 
of the city was extinguished and the finances 
of the city placed on a sound basis; the city 
hall was remodeled and enlarged ; the tire 
department building erected ; fire depart- 
ment reorganized; city band organized; a 
Sunday closing program adopted ; and the 
new saw mill secured. Before coming here 
Mr. Thompson was for fourteen years mayor 
of Fisher, Minn., and register of the U.S. land 
office at Crookston for four years. He has 
also been county commissioner for eight 
years He served the state board of educa- 
tion for ten years and has for some time been 
surveyor general of logs and lumber for the 
seventh congressional district. 

EX-MAYOR RINEHART was one of the 
early settlers of this section and has been 
largely engaged in farming on an extensive 
scale very successfully since 1879. He was 
also for several years engaged in contracting. 

EARLY MINNESOTA HIRTORY. 

Sketches of the present city otticers will be 
found in the chapter of this book devoted to 
municipal government. 

In the chapter devoted to various features 
of the city will be found additional historical 
details of local interest. 

And now, ha-'-ing considered the salient 
features of local history since the tii-st settle- 
ment here, some reference to the early 



general history of this section may be 
of interest. IS'orthwestern Minnesota and 
the entire Red River Valley is included in 
the vast region taken possession of in the 
name of France by the great explorer La- 
Salle, in his voyage of discovery in the year 
1672, and by the French named Louisiana. 
It was ceded to Spain in 1763, but was 
returned to France in 1800 and in 1803 all 
the land west of the Mississippi river be- 
tween the British domain on the north and 
Mexico on the south and extending indefini- 
tely towards the Paciflc Ocean was purchased 
by the United States, the price paid aggre^ 
gating $16,000,000. 



Missionary efforts and the trading spirit 
first induced white men to venture into the 
far northwest as far as the borders of what 
is now the state of Minnesota. Early 
accounts of its natural features and Indian 
tribes appear in Jesuit writings. The 
"Relations" of 1670-71 allude to the Sioux or 
Dakotas. In 1678 a company was formed for 
trading with this tribe. DuLuth was the 
leader of this expedition and made a voyage 
from Lake Superior to the head waters 
of the Mississippi by canoe. Louis Hennepin 
a Recollect Monk, visited the northwest in 
1680. He named the falls of St. Anthony 
after his patron saint. 




IN THE MILL DISTRICT 



E.iST (UiAM) FORKS ILLl'STR.dTED 



On March 20, 1804. Upper Louisiana was 
organized, consisting of Arkansas. Missouri. 
Iowa, and a large portion of Minnesota. A 
large section of what is now Minnesota was 
explored in 1817-23 by Maj. Long at the head 
of a government expedition. About the 
same time the Red River Valley received its 
first -settlements. Thomas Douglas. Earl of 
Selkirk, induced a colony of Swiss farmers 
to settle near the present city of Pembina, 
but they did not long remain. 

In Marcli. 1840. a bill passed congress, 
organizing.the territory of Minnesota. It 
was proposed at one time to name it Itasca. 



but the name Minnesota, meaning ''sky- 
tinted water"' was finally adopted. The 
western boundary was fixed at the Missouri 
river. The population at that time was 
4057. A constitution was adopted in 1857. 
and May 11. 18.58. Minnesota was admitted 
as a state with a population of 1.50,000. 

The horrible outbreak known as the Sioux 
massacre, referred to in tlie opening pages 
(if this work, occurred in 1862. Many were 
murdered, hundreds captured: 30,000 made 
liomeless: and propertv destroyed to the 
amount of $3,000,000. before tlie Indians 
were finally overpowered. 




East Grand Eorks is within a few miles of 
the intersection of the 97th degree of longi- 
tude west from Greenwich and the 48tli 
parallel of latitude north, at the junction 
of the Red Lake River and the Red River of 
the]!^orth. at the western extremity of Polk 
County. Minnesota. 

The Red River Valley is an ai)parently 
level prairie sloping imperceptibly toward 
the river. Tlie eastern and westein bound- 
aries are marked by abruiit rising of tlie 
land and a sudden elianuiiiK- from tlie 
level prairie to an iiiidulat iuu' surface. The 
geological theory is that an aiu-ieiit lake 
or inland .sea of va^l area ^tl■et^■he(l troin 
the north shores of l he preseiil Lake 
[leg to Lake Traverse, with an outlet 
through the Mississippi River. Then 
came a subsidence of tlie mirthern part of 



he tlo' 



I the 



up 



LOOKING WEST FROM M. & N. ELEVATOR, 



16 



EAST GBA.N-D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 




The citzens of East Grand Forks and vicin- 
ity area patriotic people. Coming from many 
sections of the United (States, and from 
many different nations, they are among the 
most devoted and loyal subjects to be found 
in Uncle Samuel's domains. When the call 
came for volunteers at the beginning of the 
war with Spain, one of the first companies 
to organize was Co. F, Fifteenth Minnesota 
Regiment, composed of volunteers from this 
city and from Fosston. This company was 
organized by Capt. J. F. Brandt, now Mayor 
Brandt of this city, with B. S. Bennett and 
H. Connors as lieutenants. The company 
left here on July 6, after a farewell in which 
the entire community participated. The 
regiment was among the number which did 
not reach the scene of conflict, but there 
were no more valiant soldiers in the entire 
army than were the Minnesota boys, and 
Co. F was reputedly one of the best drilled 
companies in the division. 

The engraving on the opposite page is 
from a photograph taken while the company 
was in camp! in the south. The members 
living in East Grand Forks and the vicinity 
will be easily recognized by friends. 

Our people are not only patriotic but pub- 
lic spirited as well and find time to take an 
interest in municipal and state affairs. The 
schools, churches, fraternities, etc., are all 
given a liberal support. 



Few communities anywhere have a more 
prosperous appearance than has this city; 
and the visitor notes with satisfaction the 
entire absence of dilapidated buildings, with 
which nearly every town is afflicted. Our 
citizens are Industrious as well as Iprogres- 
sive and improvement is in progress contin- 
ually. The tributary country is peopled by 
the most prosperous class of farmers in the 
west and East Grand Forks enjoys a share of 
their prosperity. 

A large proportion of our business men 
are owners of farming land in this vicinity 
and thus personally identified with agricul- 
tural interests. 



THE BRIDGES | 



East Grand Forks is connected with Grand 
Forks by two substantial iron bridges across 
the Red River for the use of the public, and 
two railroad bridges. A combination iron 
and wooden bridge spans the Red Lake river. 

In the early days here the only means of 
communication between the two towns was 
a ferry boat, which did service for a number 
of years. Later It was supplanted by a 
pontoon bridge which was used until 1886. 





THE BRIDGES 




F COMPANY. FIFTEENTH MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS. 



EAST QBAJ^D EORKS ILLUSTRATED 



19 




RESII)E>'CK OF HON. T. A. STLLIN AN 



RESIDENCE 



•lAMIb .IAR\l: 



20 



EAST GBA.WD FOBKS ILLUSTRATED 



pride in beautifying and ornamenting them. 
Some of the finest residences in the north- 
west may be found here and even the less 
pretentious liouses are generally attractive 
and inviting. The accompanying residence 
engravings and oihers to be found through 
the volume will serve to give an idea of the 
kind of homes oivr people are building. 

The residence portion of the city is being 
rapidly developed and improved, streets and 
avenues graded, sidewalks extended, shrubs 
and trees planted, and many new houses are 
being erected. 

The owners of unimproved city property 
are nearly all residents here who are vitallv 
interested in the growth of the citv and 



offer many inducements for investment in 
building lots. In very few cities with the 
advantages of East Grand Forks can desira- 
ble residence lots be purchased as reason- 
ably as here. 

le- the following pages various-features of 
the city which together make it so desirable 
as a residence city are described with appro- 
priate illustrations. 

BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. 

One of the important factors in the build- 
ing up of East Grand Forks has been the 
Building and Loan Association, to the good 
ottices jf which is due the ei'ection of many 
of the beautiful homes of the city. The 




RESIDENCE OF REV. J. F. GREEIS^. 



association was organized in December, 1890, 
with an authori'.ed capital of half a million 
dollars. The incorporators were E. R. 
Jacobi, Alex Griggs, W. R. Bierley, J. R. 
Logan, Ed Anderson, M. J. Enright, M. A. 
Fitzpatrick, .Tohn S. Dwyer, W. W. Kisner, 
P. J.- Kelley, C. Anderson, O. A, . Thoreson, 
M. J Sullivan, George Keene, C' Madson, J. 
M. Westburg and Jacob Lobsinger. 
°"The association has prospered from the 
first and recently issued its tenth series of 
stock. The receipts and disbursements of 
thel association for .1900! ieach aggregated 
$18,224.92. 

The officers of I the association are as fol- 
lows: 

President— G. F. Peterson. 

Vice President— E. Arneson. 

Secretary— G. R. Jacobi. 

Treasurer— R. G. Elwood. 

Directors— R. G. Elwood, A. O. Lystad, 
Thos. Powers. E. Arneson, G. F. Peterson, 
W. H. Pringle, J. Elkinton, L O. Lystad, 
Aug. Nelson. 

Geo. F. Peterson, President of the Build- 
ing and Loan Association, came here in 
March, 1894, from Minto, N. D, and engaged 
in theidrug business, in which he continued 
verv successfully! until Jan. 1, 1891, when he 
disposed of his store. Mr. Peterson has been 
at the head of the iBuildingi Association 
for the past two years. He is also vice- 
president of the First National Bank of this 
city and has other extensive interests here. 

E. Arneson, vice president of the associa- 
tion, is one of our leading merchants. A 
personal sketch is given on page 37. 

G. R. Jacobi, secretary of the association, 
came here in 1896, from Ardoch, N. D., and 
was elected secretary in 1899. He is also 
cashier of the First National Bank and is 
one of our best known business men. 

R. G. Elwood, the treasurer, is the local 
representative of the Monarch Elevator Co. 



EAST GRA.VD FOJIKS ILLVST RATED 




EAST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 




SACRED HEyYRT CATHOLIC CHURCH. 



REY. J. F. GREEN. 



EAST GRAA'D FOBKS ILLUSTliATED 



23 



organizations, large memberships and com- 
modious houses of worship here. The Salva- 
tion Army has for years maintained a post 
in the city. 

CATHOLIC. 

The first religious services in East Grand 
Forks were held in July. 1883. by Eev. 
Fatlier Selierer. The Jhurch (jf the Sacred 
Heart was 'iiLMiiized in \x^rl. with Reverend 
I-"atlier Hendricks as paster in charge. The 
erection ot a cliurcli edifice was cnninienced 
in Lsyiand the building was cMuiplcted the 
following yeai-. but was very snnn after its 
completion entirely destroyed l)y tire. T n- 
dauiited. the society almost immediately 
commenced Hie construction of another and 
larger edifice on tiie site of tlie liurned stiaic- 
ture. Tliis church, an engraving (it whicli 
appears berewitli, is tlie largest and finest 
liouseof worsliip in ihe n^i 1 i.west em part 
of the state. TIj-- i.Mi'.iio'j .'..si al.mit *lii.niMi 
and the furnislm - idoal. Ki-v . 

.1. F. (ireen was aiiiininirii pasinr in |siis 
and is St ill in charge. In I'.iOU tliecnurcli 
built a commodious and elegant pastoral 
residence a1 a cost of about +s.iiOi). The 
building was fiedicated in Oclohei-. luiKi. 
by Bisiiop .Me(ioli-ick with iniposini: cere- 
monies. Tbe parish now ninnlieis alu/iit 
tvvoliundred raiiiilies. |[. I', (^ies has lieen 
secretar\ cmt since its him;, ni/.at ion. .las. 
T. Sullivan is Ihe I reasuier. The innsical 
feature;of l he church sei \ ices is in the hands 
of Mrs. Harry niirlMii as oiganisi and .M i-. 
Jacob (ierlacb as leader with a st rong clKJnis 
choir. 

The ladies aiixilliary of i he clinicb. Hie 
League of the Sacred Heart, is doing ex- 



cellent work under the direction of Mrs. 
Racine as president, and Mrs. H. Dunlevy, 
Mrs. C. A. Brown, Mrs. Lafferty, MissEditli 
Foster, Miss Lizzie Ryan, Mi.ss Maggie Mur- 
phy, Miss Ella Langan and others as pro- 
moters. 

The Altar Society is also doing much to 
further the interest in the cnurch. The 
officers are Mrs. Jas. T. Sullivan, president: 
Mrs. C. A. Brown, secretary, and Mrs. Dr. 
Kirk, treasures. 

A flourishing Sunday school is also main- 
tained, under the supervision of the pastor. 



The group of children pictured on page 
21 is the class who took the first communion 
at Sacred Heart church in June, 1900. 

Rev. J. F. Green, the popular pastor of 
S'lcred Heart Catholic Church, was born in 
Ireland, in 1871. and vsas educated at \\\ 
Hallows college. Hulilin. After graduating 
he spent siiuie time in travel, after whicli 
he came 1 1 1 1 his ci lUMt r\ . and was ordained 
t.. the piiotiiiMid .lime J4lli. lSi.)4. He was 
assistant I'aslni ,4 Cathedral of the 

.Sacred Heart in Dulutli for a year, three 
years as pastor <)f f)utlying parishes, and in 




MEX1)EXH.\LL MFMORl.VL I'RIvSBYTER L\ N CHriRIl. 



EAST GBAKD FORKS ILLUSTBATED 



October, 1898, was appointed pastor of the 
East Grand Forks parish, to which he has 
ministered witli distinguislied success. 
. Father Green, ^jliough yet a young- man, is 
already recognized as one of the ablest di- 
vines in the northwest. He is not onJy an 
eloquent and impressive speaker, but is a 
man of splendid executive ability as well. 

A parochial school was maintained in 
connection with the church for a number of 
years. The engraving taelnw shows one of 
the classes of pupils. 



PEESBYTEKIAN. 

The Mendenhall Memorial Presbyterian 
Church was organized May 19, 1889, by Rev, 
H. G. Mendenhall and Rev. F. W. Iddings. 
The society began with seventeen members. 
Cameron Anderson was the first elder chosen 
by the congregation and Rev. F. W. Iddings 
was the first stated supply of the pulpit. 
After four months the Rev. S. C. Melrose 
assumed charge as stated supply. Then fol- 
lowed Rev's G. W. Wadsworth, John F. 
Montman (deceased) and W. F. Wilcox who 




each supplied the pulpit for a short period. 
Rev. W. |H. Hunter came to the charge in 
Ifovember, 1892 and remained until Novem- 
ber, 1895. In March. '96, Rev. T. D. Ache- 
son took charge of the church as pastor and 
remained until October, '98. In December, 
'98, Rev. Crawford McKibben was called to 
take charge of the field as pastor, he having 
formerly seen four years of succesful service 
at Forest River, ]S^. D. 

The society under his ministrations is 
steadily growing in numbers and influence. 
Their church building is a commodious, sub- 
stantial and attractive edifice. The society 
also owns a large manse which adjoins their 
cliurch. The society auxilliaries include a 
flourishing Sunday school, missionary soci- 
ety, ladies' aid society. Young People's 
Society of Christian Endeavor, etc. An 
engraving on page 23 gives a view of the 
church and manse. 

Rev. C. McKibben was born in Ireland. 
He came with his parents to Manitoba in 
'76. After a short time in business he 
entered Manitoba College, Winnipeg, where 
he took all his studies. His pastorate here 
has been very successful. Mr. McKibben 
is a gifted speaker and an earnest and popu- 
lar pastor. 



CLASS OF PUPILS AT THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL. V.m). 



EAST GRAA'D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



%C\ty Schools^; 



The public schools of East Grand Forks 
are known near and far as among the best 
in the state, and our people not only have a 
very commendable pride in their excellence. 




but take a deep interest in the maintenance 
of their high standard. 

The first district school here was opened 
in 1876 with Miss Carrie Griggs as teacher. 
This school was held at the house of W. C. 
Xash, an engraving of which appears on 
page 9 of this book. In November, '82, when 
the little village was suddenly blossoming 
out as a booming town, a school was opened 
with Miss Sauer as teacher. By the first of 
.January. '83. the attendance had reached 2.5 
pupils and larger quarters had to be pro- 
vided. In "89 the city was organized 
IS an independent district. \ two- 



story frame school building was erected and 
occupied for several years, but its capacity 
was soon taxed and in the tine brick 
structure which appears as a frontice- 
piece of this volume was erected at a cost 
of $20,000 including furnishings and Inciting 
apparatus. This elegant stnicturr is pro- 
nounced unqualifiedly the brst i)ulilic .school 
building in the northwest. Tlie lieating. 
ventilating and .sanitary provisions are un- 
excelled, special attention given to lighting 
to avoid injury to the eyes of pupils: and 
the furnishings are of the most approved 
construction. The attendance has increased 



28 



EAST GRAJS'B FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



to nearly six hundred. In addition to the 
Central building the district owns and occu- 
pies a substantial frame building known as 
Elm Grove school. Both buildings are tilled 
to the extentof their capacity. Additional 
room has been secured temporarily in the 
city hall building, illustrated on page 32. 
The rapid growth of tlie city will make the 
erection of additional school buildings a 
necessity in the immediate future. 

The affairs of the district are in tlie hands 
of a board [of education consisting of the 
following members: James McTlraith, presi- 
ident; D. McNicol, secretary; M. Graham, 
treasurer; Thomas Powers, John O'Leary 



and John C. Clynch. It is largely to their 
untiring efforts and perse verence that the 
city schools liave been brought to so liigh a 
standard. The excellent repute of our 
schools lias been tlie means of bringing to 
the city many new residents, comprising the 
better class of citizens, to secure for their 
clildreti the superior educational advantages 
to be found here under the present favor- 
able conditions. 

The aim and purpose of tlie board of edu- 
cation is to make our scliools rank with any 
school in the state and to furtlier this aim 
they have employed the best corps of 
teachers possible to be secured. Tliey 



have equipped the various departments 
with all necessary apparatus and appliances 
and stand ready to advance by a liberal and 
enlightened policy the interests of the edu- 
cational system. The several departments 
are up to date and the teachers have been 
selected with care and discernment for abil- 
ity, fitness, tact and enthusiasm. The high 
school is a registered state high school of 
tlie liighest grade. During tlie past year a 
chemical labratory has been fitted up and 
the school lias every modern requisite. Its 
ur years course fits its graduates for en 




N A \ 1 ( . A r K ).\ ( )N THE EED ElVEE. 
Eed Eiver Transportation Go's Steamer. 



JAMES Met Li; A IT 11. 

President Board of Education. 



EAST GEAA'D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



trance to the state university or other insti- 
tutions of higher learning. The instruc- 
tional force at present is as follows: 

C. A. McCann, Superintendent. 
Central School- 
May J. Whitney, principal of high school 
(Jrace Thompson, assistant principal. 
P^mma Thompson, grammar department. 
•Josephine Weitzel, tif th and sixth grades. 
Margaret Durkin. fourth grade. 
Annie F>.jorge, third grade. 
Mamie \'annet. second grade. 
Alberta .Mullally, tirst grade. 



Carrie Carlson, Kindergarten, 
Elm Grove School- 
Florence Pinney, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades 
Jennie Barlow, first and second grades. 
Hall Schcol— Loraine Walthers. 

C. A. McCann, superintendent of the 
East Grand Forks schools, was born in Iowa 
and is a graduate of Hamline university. 
Prof McCann, although yet a young man, 
has always devoted himself to educational 
work and is recognized as one of the leading 
educators of the state. He is not only 
thorough, but progressive as well, and has 



the happy faculty of adopting methods 
which keep the pupils interested in their 
studies as well as enthusing the teachers in 
the work of their various departments. 

Miss Whitney, principal of the higli school, 
came from Superior, Wis., and has few 
eduals in high school work. 

The entire force of teachers are instruc- 
tors of recognized ability. 

James Mcllraith, president of the board 
of education, has been a resident of East 
Grand Forks since 1880, and has been largely 
identified with the growth of the city from 





I). M(M('(>L. 

Scciclaiy l!o;ii (i ot Kducal ion. 



THOMAS I'oWKPvS. 
Member IJoard u[ IvIiumI imi .iml ( 'ily Kngi iicer. 



EAST GRAJ^'D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



the first. He is eng-aoed in business as a McTS^icol was largely instrumental in ttie 
general contractor and bridge builder. M r. organization of tire school district and also 
Mcllraith has been a member of the board in the erection of tlie school buildings. He 
of education ever since 1887, and has been is the oldest member of the board of ed- 
indefatigueable in his efforts in behalf of ucation, having been first elected in 1886, 
the city schools ever since the first school and has been connected with it ever since, 
was organized. The cause of education never with the exception of one year. He has 
had a better friend. devoted much of his time to the interests 

D. McNicol, secretary of the board of the school, 
education, is a native of Ontario, and came J - C. Clynch is one of the old residents of 
to Grand Forks in 1880. He has been en- the city, coming here from Wisconsin in 
gaged in business as a general contractor 1882. and hys lived here ever since. He has 
ever since the city began its existence. Mr. been engaged in business here for the past 

three years very successfully. He 
is theyoungest member of the board of 
education, this being his first term. 

Thos. Graham, treasurer of ihe dis- 
irict, isalso city treasurer. He was 
born in Smith's Falls, Ontario, and 
came to East Grand Forks in 1894. He 
has been engaged in the clothing and 
general merchandise business evci 
since coming here, until recently. Mr. 
Graham has been a member of the 
board of education for the past thiee 
years and is rcw lenrg lif i(<(t,d 
year as city treasurer. 

Tln)S. Powers, who is city engineer 
as well as member of the board of ed- 
ucation, was born in Illinois and spent 
most of his early years in Chippewa 
Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Powers came 
to East Grand Forks in 1887. He has 
been connected with the fire depart- 
ment ever since its oi'ganization. and 
is now serving his second team as a 
member of the board of education. 
THOS. GRAHAM, Mr. Powers is one ol the city's most 

Treasurer of City and School District. popular officials. 




.John J. O'Leary was born in Ontario, 
and came to this section before the city 
was in existence, when, indeed, settlers 
in the vicinity were very few. He located 
where he still lives on the beautiful site 
between the two rivers. His fine farm, 
which adjoins the city on the south, is one 
of the best in the valley. Mr. O'Leary was 
one of the first aldermen of the city and 
was for some time president of thecounci.l 
He has been a member of tlie V)oard of 
e'lucation for eleven years. 




J. C. CLYNCH, 
Member Board of Education, 



EAST GBAMD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



31 



A hirKe and yrnw iiiK i"t erfst is taken in 
the rliiection nf art and music in tlie city. 
Splendid paintintis adurn the wads (if many 
<if our liomes. as well as valualjle etcliiiiKS. 
engravinys. etc. Pianos anfl otlier inst ru- 
ments give evidence of musical culture. 




f. ki;i"i;\. 



Photography has many enthusiastic ad- 
mi rers, some of whom are making- pictures 
whicli would be creditable to professionals. 
Among the many such who might be men- 
tioned are G. F. Peterson, Rev. J. ¥. Green, 
B. O. Seymour, A. F. Peterson, :\riss Whit- 
ney, Miss Thompson, Wi.ss Weitzel, Wm. 
Boeger, Miss Ts^asli and others. The varied 
and charming scenery in tliis vicinity oilers 
opportunity for many line landscape effects, 
such for instance as the pretty scene on 
another page "Among the I'ond Lillies," 
from a photo taken by the publisher of this 
volume at one of the "beauty spots" near 
the city. Quite a number of the views in 
this book are from pictures taken by Prof. 
Delaney. our popular photo artist. 

AVliilc leferring to the subject of art we 
must not overlook the photographic studio 
of (Ice. F lUackburn in Grand Forks.. Mr. 
i;iackl)urn was one of the early scttlms here 
and lias l)ccn lakiii- pictures l(ir 1 iie people 
on hoth sides of I lie river for many yeais. 
Tlie majority of the homes in East (Jraiid 
i- orks are emiched with pictures taken liy 
him and when our people want phottigraplis 
t hey make it a point to goto I'.lackliurn's loi- 
■'something good." And not only .so, hul 
the lame or his wc.ik Is such that people 
come a distance of a hundred miles and 
more expressi) lo liaxc t 'leil' photographs 
taken liy lllackhurn, and his pictuivs are 
tnund In t \\v most ivmole eoineis of t he 
couiit\. Mi: lilaekliui n's studio occupies 
the enl il-e second stni x (,f ills elegant lu ick 
hl.ick on DeMers a\enue. and Is superhlv 
(Miuipped wit li t lie lal est 1 111 pid\ ell K' 11 1 s ill 
pliologiapllic art. including the laigest 



unequaled in the northwest. A specially is 
made of high giade work, for which the 
gallery has superior facilities. :Mr. Black- 
burn's pictures were awarded first prize and 
a gold medal at the St. Louis meeting of the 
National Piiotographers' Association and 
came within one point of capturing the 
grand tirst prize at the St. Paul meeting. 
Besides photographic work life-size por- 
traits are made in India ink, pastel, water 
colors, etc.. in the highest style of the art. 



Music evidently has its charms for a large 
number of East (Jrand Forks pi'ople. There 
are many excellent \ocallsts and instru- 
mentalists in the city and eiitertaimnent.s 
by local musical talent are frei|uciit and 
well patronized. The chu n-lies of tliccity 
have large chorus choirs and the iiiusir 
is made an Important teal lire of i he service- 
Fast (iraiid Forks li;is one ..f the licst cor- 
net band organlzat ions in the state. For 
Ncarsit was known as the C'lt\ Hand, but: 
has rccentl.v been reorganized as the Red 
.Men-s liand. They \r.\sv a very line set of 
iiisrriiments and m-at unltoi ins. The inem- 
liers of the or-anizalion are: (o-o. IF Har- 
low, presideiil: Ceo. Cliamliers. secretary: 
C. F. Ilurst. treasurer: W. F. I'riciiard, 
leader: C. A. Frown, drum major: Karl Noi- 
(|iiisl. Feslle Sullivan. Fred Craig. Ifoy 
Ft'l:in-er. Clias. I Hcks.iii, VA I'.anick, Tim 
Mcllraith. -lol ii McCiilie. Kobert Flliolt. 
IF Neils. ( i.scar F\slad. .\lheit Rinciiarl, 
FolaiMl i;eiiile\ . I'un'cll. Claude .\d(li- 

A group plioloj^riiiili of Ihc Fed Men's 
liand will he lound on another page. 




CITY HALL l!l'lLl)IN(i, 



EAST GB.d^-J) FORKS ILLUSTIidTED 



33 




fRATERNITIES>*| 



It would be a dittieult matter to tind a 
more sociable people than ate the citizens of 
East (riand Forks and vicinity. The fra- 
ternitv spirit is very stron^r here, also, and 
visitors aie ever hospitably received. The 
Orientals. Modern Woodmen. Independent 
Foresters. Tnited Foresters. Red Men, 




.1. C.SIIKIILOCK. 
M. I', and M. (;. Orientals. 



Knights of Honor, Knights of Malta, United 
Workmen, Scandinavian Workmen, and 
Royal Neighbors all have flourishing organi- 
zations here and the Masons, Pythians, Odd 
Fellows. Maccabees, Fraternal Union and 
other orders are largely represented by our 
people in the Grand Forks lodges. 

ORIENTALS. 
East Grand Forks Lodge. No. 64, Red 
River Valley Orientals, is a social organiza- 
tion composed of members of the various 
fiaternities here. :\rectings are held at 




.lEKRV FN K Kill'!'. 

Venerable Consul .M. W. A. 



Woodmen Hall. The officers are: M. P. and 
M. G. O. - John. C. Sherlock: N. G.— J. C. 
Clvnch: V. F.— T. Flaherty; G. M.- Dr. 
Stacy: G. H.— C. Keller: L. S.— P. Hagen; 
O. S.— J. Westburg: P. H.— M. Herrick; C. 
M.— T. Murray: G. A. W.— Wm. Lowe: 
Waitresses— Buckley & Sullivan: Orchestra 
-Cresien String Band. 

John 0. Sherlock, who is at the head of 
the order of Orientals, has been a resident 
of Eastfirand Forks since lSii4. and has been 
actively identifled with the business inter- 
ests ot thecity eversince. He has for years 
been an officer ot thecity tire departmt nt 
and takes active interest in public matters. 
He is now engaged in machinery business. 




A. F. FETFRSON, 

Chief Ranger I. O. F 



EAST GBAJ^-D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



INDEPENDENT FORESTEES. 
Court East Grand Forks, No. 3428, I. O. 
F., was instituted in March, 1897, by High 
Chief Ranger J. E. Cooper. The member- 
ship ' was small at the beginning but has 
been steadily growing. It now numbers 
among its members tbe representative busi- 
ness men of the city. At the high court 
session in 1899 this court was fortunate 
enough to be favored with two officers, High 
Chief Eanger J. J. Eyder and High Messen- 
ger A. F. Peterson. In 1901 Mr. Peterson 




H. P. GIES. 

Dictator Knights of Honor. 



was elected liigh vice chief ranger. A. B. 
Christy was the first chief ranger of tlie 
local lodge, and was succeeded by H. Harm. 
On Jan. 1st, 1901. Mr. Harm retired and A. 
F. Peterson was elected to till the position. 
The I. O. F. is consid'^red among all frater- 
nal societies tiie standard. On Jan. 1, 1901, 
it ha J a membership of 185,000 and a surplus 
fund of nearly $5,000,000. 

A. F. Peterson, Chief Ranger of the I. O. 
F., came to East Grand Forks from Still- 
water. Minn., in June, 18!)4, and entered the 




E. ARNESON. 

President 1. 8. W. 



drug store with his brother, G. F. Peterson. 
He graduated from the Minnesota Institute 
of Pharmacy in April, 1889, and then re- 
turned to East Grand Forks to resume his 
position. On Jan. 1st, 1901, in partnership 
with D. F. Sinclair he bought out the drug 
business of G. F.Peterson, and is conducting 
it under the firm name of Peterson & Sin- 
clair. He was a charter member of Court 
East Grand Forks. I. O. F. and held the 
otlicc (it 1 i-(';isuici- tor three terms, recording 
secretin \ Im- niic term, and on Jan. 1st, 190L 
was elect cd cliic! l aiiger. He was a delegate 
to the higl) court at Winona in 18!)7: in 1898 
was elected high messenger at Diilutii: was 




.1. i;. <;l< )\ ki;, 

Cliiet' Ranger, T. O. F. 



EAST GRAJSD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



35 



reelected in 1899. and at the hig-h court ses- 
sion held in Duliith. March 27. 1901. he was 
elected hig-h vice chief ranger of Minnesota. 
Mr. Peterson is one of our youngest and 
most p.sogressive business men. 

MODERN WOODMEN. 
Red River Camp Xo. .")010. M. W. A., was 
organized Sept. 14. 1897. with a charter 
membership of 44. The present member- 
.ship is lo.j and the order is in a most pros- 
perous cfindition. Regular meetings are 
lield every Thursday night in Woodmen 
Hall, which the order has titted up elegantly 
and conveniently. The present officers are: 




X. .1. BROWN I-;. 
Master Workuian. A. ( ). I'.W. 



Venerable Consul—Jerry Enright: Clerk 
~W. A. Burns: Banker— Henry Ffarm: 
Escort Roy Salter: Watchman — Dan Su- 
prenant: ^lanagers— .Jas. Sullivan, A. Coons 
and (rcorge Dangertield. 

Jerry Enright. \'enerable Consul of the 
local lodge of .Modern Woodmen, was one of 
the early settlers of this section. Coming 
here from Ontario in 1878. when there were 
but few settlers in all northwestern Minne- 
sota, and neighbors far between, he at once 
engaged in farming, which he has continued 
ever since very successfully. In 1879 he har- 
vested a crop of wheat oq Ihe land now just 
across the street from the city hall. His 
splendid farm of 480 acres immediately ad- 
joins the city on the north and is one of tlie 
best in this section. Mr. Enright is now 
serving his second term as commanding n fti 
cer of the M. W. A. lodge very satisfactorily 
He is also representative to the head camp- 
UNITED WORKMEN. 

East (xrand Forks Lodge. No. 233. A. O.' 
r. W.. was organized in 1897 and has a mem- 
bership of 25. Regular meetings are held 
on the first and Third Tuesdavs in each 
montli at A. ( ). V . W. ball. The officers 
an-: Pasi Master W< n-knian— J. D. Supre- 
iiaiit: Mastci- Wdrkiiian N. J. Browne; 
J-"iireinaii .lnhn Macnaniara: Overseer — 
Fritz Melloh: Recorder -Ueo. H. Barlow: 
Guide- N. Funk: I. W.— >[. Li.ston: O. W. 
—John Liston: Representative— H, N. 
Hagastad. 

X. .1. P.rnwnc. master workman of the A. 
O. v. W.. is a iiat ive ,,|- Ireland, and came 
here in isiic. He is a popular nilieial. 
KNKillTS OF MALTA. 

(Gerard Coniinanderv No. 274. Knights of 
Malta, was organized in Februarv. luuii. and 
has a memheiship of 4:;. Regular meetings 
are held nn I he M I'st and third Pridav (it 

eaeh inniil I, al \\" hnei: hall. Tlie ollieers 

ale: i'asi C ,i , , n la n, le is IP A. Sai-eiil an<l 
( Mar .leiiseii: Mr Knight (■..niiiiaiKler (ieo. 
Ih-nwn: ( ienei aiissiniii L. K. Luka.son: 
Captain (h-neral FrnesI Ryler: Prelate- 



Louis Boreen: Senior Warden— Geo. Price: 
Junior Warden— Chas. Ecklund: Treasurer 
O. Schjerdan: Recorder— Alex Thompson: 
Assistant Recorder— Thos. Illstad: Stand- 
ard Bearer— T. F. Lar.son: Swdrd P.earer— 
K. Skaren: Guards— O. Jensen and < >. Myr- 
been: Warder— Henry Brnwii: Sentinel — 
Henrv Peterson: Trustees o. Selijerdan; 
T. F. Larson and L. O. Lystad. 

George Bvown, Commander of the Knight.s 
of >Pdta. is a native of Ontario. He was 
one of the early settlers of this section, 
locating here twenty-two years ago, before 
the present city liad an "existence. Mr. 
Brown is also a member of other fraternities. 




GE01!(;K liPvOWN. 
Cnnnuander 1. nights nf Malta. 



36 



£AST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



KNIGHTS OF HONOR. 
Eed River V^alley Lodge, No.3575, Knights 
of Honor, was organized in 1892 and has 50 
members. Regular meetings are held on 
the second and fourth Wednesdays of each 
month at Woodmen Hall. The officers are 
as follows: 



Dictator— H. P. Gies; Vice Dictator— G. 
H. Barlow; Assistant Dictator— J. M. West- 
burg; Guide— R. E. Hatch; Chaplain— Chr. 
Hanstad; Financial Reporter— M. Herrick; 
Reporter— J. C. Sherlock; Inside Sentinel- 
Charles Kellar; Outside Sentinel— M.J. Sul- 
livan; Trustees— Geo. H. Barlow, J. M. West- 
burg, A. O. Lystad. 

H. P. Gies, Dicta- 
tor of Red River 
Valley Lodge, is a 
native of Michigan, 
and lived in Detroit 
until he came to the 
Red River Valley 19 
years ago. He has 
been a resident of 
East Grand Forks 
since '91. He is well 
known as one of our 
progressi ve business 
men and has done 
his full share in 
building up the city. 
I-Iehasbeen a mem- 
ber of the board of 
education, fire de- 
partment and Build- 
ing and Loan Asso- 
ciation; secretary of 
Sacred Heart Cath- 
lic church since its 
organization and an 
officer of the Knights 
of Honor lodge since 
'93. He is also a 
member of the Red 
Men and Catholic 
Foresters. 



UNITED FORESTERS. 
The United Order of Foresters is one of 
the youngest of the local fraternities, hav- 
ing been organized in November, 1900, with 
28 charter members. Regular meetings are 
held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of 
each month at Woodmen Hall. The officers 
are: 

Chief Ranger— J. R. Glover: V. C. R— L- 
Patton; P. C. R— Wm. Boeger and John 
Doherty, Treasurer— L. E. Crounch; Secre- 
tary— W. J. Boucher; C. A.— J. P. R. Ful- 
shorp; I.W.— C. M. Bedell: O. W.— J. L. Mc- 
Guire; Court Deputy— M. L. Adams, Phy- 
sicians— Drs. G. P. Kirk and J. V. Gilbert; 
D. S. C. R.— J. R. Glover. 

J. R. Glover, Chief Ranger of Court Sham- 
rock, No. Ill, United Foresters, is of Cana- 
dian birth. He came to Grand Forks in 
1885 and has ever since been engaged in rail- 
road work, for the past three years as agent 
of the Great Northern railway at East Grand 
Forks. A man of courteous disposition, 
he is highly esteemed by patrons of the road 
and officials as well. He takes an active 
interest in fraternal organizations and is a 
member of the Odd Fellows, M. W. A. and 
R. N. He took an active part in placing the 
U. O. F. in East Grand Forks, being elected 
Chief Ranger, and still holds the same office. 
From the active work done he was com- 
missioned as D. S. C. R. for this district 
and is doing effective work for the order. 
M. Glover is one of our best vocalists and 
is quite an entertainer. 

RED MEN. 

Wah Wah Ne Tonka Court, No 37, Inde- 
dendent order of Red Men, was organized 
in February, 1900, and has already a mem- 




EAST G. 



bership already of 120, the largest of any fraternity in the 
city. Its regular meetings are held on the first and third 
Wednesdays of each month at Woodmen Hall. The uffi- 
cers are: Sachem— J. Clynch: Senior Saganian— Thomas 
Flaherty: Junior Sagaman— C. Thompson: Prophet— M. 
A. Foote: Keeper of Wampum— C. A. Brown: Trustees— 
Geo. Barlow. H. P. Gies and M. A. Foote: Captain— Thos. 
Flaherty. A sketch and portrait of Sachem J. J. Clynch 
will be found elsewhere in this volume. 

I. S. W. 

East Grand Forks Lodge Jnpependent Scandinavian 
Workmen, was organized March 12. 1901, with 21 charter 
members and is growing rapidly. The lodge is a fraternal 
insurance ordei'. Regular meetings are held on the first 
and third Tuesdays of each monih. The oUicers are: 

President — E. Arneson; Vice President —Peter Brothen: 
Secretary— A. P. Odlund: Financial Secretary— A. F. Peter- 
son: Treasurer— II. M. Erickson: Marshal— B. O. Pauls- 
ness: Instructor— G. Hoest; Inside Guard— C. Bydal: 
Outside Guard— T. B. Bydal: Physician— Dr. Westeen: 
Trustees— John Brandt. O. Ellestad. P. O. Thoreson. 

E. Arneson, the President, is a nalivr nf Norway, and 
came to this cduntry in 187i). He has hfcii cni^a^cd in 
business in this city tor the i^ast six years and is at the 
head of the Arneson Mercanlilc ( (iiiipaii) . nuc of llie 
largest and best known business (■(Hicci iis in the iiort hwest. 
He is one of tlie directftrs of tliel-'iist National I'.ank of 
thiscitv: viee pi-esident of Die ISiiildiiiu- and Loan Asso- 
ciation: vice [iresideiit of the Last (iiand Loi ks Tianspor- 
lation ( 'nnipaiiN-. and lias other exlensi\e inteivsts lieiv. 
Mr. Anies.Mi lakes an art i ve i nt e rest i n pn hi ic a tl a i rs and 
has sei'ved t he people very al)]yasa nuanliei- of tlie city 
council. His lesideiice on Third St ifet is one of the most 
beaut ifui homes in 1 he city. 

i;()VAL NKKHIl'.OKS. 

Pan.sy Camp No. WlA. Royal Neiglih(,rs. was organized 
in March. Isiis. wit h ei^-liteen members. At picsenl its 
membership is 1 nil. Pevulai- meet inys are held on t he second 
and fourth .Mondays of each month in Woodmen hal!. 
'I'hc otticersaie: Past Oi'acle M rs. Thon las .hi rv is: Oracle 
-Mrs. A. Coons: \'ice Oracle Miss.bainie llarlow: Chan- 
cellor—Mrs. E. J. (ilover: Receiver - .Mrs. .1. II. liiler: Re- 




WITIl (HTN AND iXXiS. 
Wui. Boegerand his Famous Setters ;iu(l Pointers. 



38 



EAST GRAJ^B FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



corder — Essie Mcllraith: Marshal— Miss 
Jennie Kane; Manag'ers — Mrs. J. Sherlock, 
Mrs. Geo. H. Barlow and Mr. Geo. H. Bar- 
low; Captain — .James Figenskau. 

CATHOLIC FORESTERS. 
The ladies of the Catholic Oi'der of For- 
esters have recently effected an organizat ion 
in the city, witli thirty charter mcinhcrs 



and the following officers: IT. C. R.— Mrs. T. 
Myseer; Chaplain— Father Green; V. C. R. 
—Miss Gertrude Dodds; R. S.— Miss May 
McLaughlin; F. S.— Mrs. T. Lavalee; Treas- 
urer—Mrs. Dr. Kirk; Trustees— Mrs. T. A. 
Sullivan, Mrs. P. McCoy and Miss Maggie 
Murphv: Senif)r Conductor— Mrs. Wise: 
.Ir. CniKhiclor- Miss (Jornian: I. S. Mrs. 
('. V]. Keller: ( >. S. Mrs. A. 1!v;iii. 





A LOC.VL FAVORITF, •■EAST GRAM) FORKS," IN KACLNMJ TRI M. 



Tlie people of East Grand Forks and 
icinity are to a large extent enthusiastic 
sportsmen and take time occasionally 
for|;recreation. Hunting, fishing, boat- 
ing, bicycling, driving, racing, base 
ball, foot ball, bowling and other 
sports all have their devotees and 
there is ample opportunity for exer- 
cise, amusement and entertainment 
in either (direction. 

Quite a number of the best horses 
in tlie state are owned here and many 
of our citizens are the owners of fast 
hoiseflesh'and handsome turnouts. The 
only mile race track in the northwest 
is located here and it has been the 
scene of many interesting contests in 
the past. During the winter an ice 
track is maintained on the river by 
enthusiasts and frequent racing mat- 
tinees are held. 

The illustration on this page gives a 
characteristic portrait of an equine 
which is a popular favorite here. 
The pacer '-East Grand Forks" is a 
beautiful chestnut gelding weighing 
1100 pound.s, now owned by P. J. Kav- 
ana ugh of Grand Forks. He has been 
pronounced one of the most remarka- 
ble performers on the turf. Our people 
take a community pride in this hand- 
some horse, and well they may. He 
had his training on the local track 
and developed his wonderful speed 



EAST GRAKD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



39 



here. "E. (J. F." was foaled in Sep- 
tember. 1892. On the 17th of .March, 
1895, he was harnessed for the first 
time and made such an excellent 
showing that he was taken over the 
northwestern spring circuit. He was 
so promising a colt that his owners 
did not care to give him a mark then, 
but he took second monej' in every 
race he entered. Returning here he 
paced three straight heats on the East 
Grand Forks track on July 5th, each 
under 2:24. Tbe American Trotting 
Association starter. Judge Grattan, 
who is well known all over the United 
States, pronounced him the most 
wonderful and promising colt he had 
ever .seen. He received a mark of 
2:24i as a three-year-old in 1895, and 
the following year in a trial heat at 
Moline, N. Y., he went a mile in 2:07i. 
Mr. Kavanaugh, his present owner, has 
been using him as a driver only for 
the past two years. During the past 
winter on the ice track he showed 
several half miles in 1:05. As an ice 
hors- he can hardly be beaten. E. G.F- 
was sired by Bretwood, 593: he by Nut- 
wood (iOO. His dam was Bridget, and 
she by Swaggart. 

A n(.ther favorite with local horse- 
men is Cfiramont, a beautiful coal 
black siallion, owned by W. T. Frank- 
lin. He was bred in Nebraska and 
was brought here by J. D. Hacon, whu 
owned him for several >c;ns. Coia- 
monfs sire was llei'seliel. he l)y l!el- 
moiil: by Abrlallali 15. l)y Ilaiiible- 
lo. His (lam was ( 'ura: slie bv 
Blue Hell, wlio in his lime was the 



greatest sire of producing dams in the 
world The families on both sides are noted 
for endurance and speed. Coramont him- 
self is a very successful race hors , never 
having been behind the money and taking 
first money in a large percentage of the 
races in which he has started. He can 
easily show a 2:10 clip when in condition 
and a ride with Mr. Franklin behind his 
flyer is exhilerating. 

The East Grand Forks Sportsmeirs Asso- 
ciation, although but recently organized, 
has a member.ship of nearly fifty and much 



interest is taken. Its grounds are conven- 
iently arranged and expert traps with elec- 
trical attachments are used. The officers 
are: President — Hermann Wolff; Secretary 
and Treasurer — J. E. Johnson; Field Cap- 
tain—Julius Cresien; Assistant-^M. Herrick. 

Within reaching distance of the city are 
some of the best hunting grounds in the 
west. ISTorthern Minnesota still shelters 
numerous elk, deeri moose, and other large 
game, while prairie chickens, ducks, etc. 
are found in this immediate vicinity. Many 
valuable hunting dogs are owned here. 




( )\ v i'( »i; A SIM N i!i: II I N;.t< •( )i;AM( )N'i'. 



40 



EAST GRAJS'B FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



East Grand Forks has no more enthusias- 
tic niQirod than Hermann Wolff, manager 
of the well known wholesale firm of N. C. 
Olson & Co. The engraving on page 36 is 
from a snap shot of M r. Wolff, August Ber- 
genthal of Milwaukee, and a party of friends 
out among the sloughs of Nelson county. 
Mr. Wolff owns a number of the best himt- 
ing dogs in the city. 

Another of our most enthusiastic sports- 
men is Wm. Boeger. The engraving on page 
37 shows Mr: Boeger with a quintette of 
noted bird dogs. "Don," the handsome 
setter at the left of the picture is out of 
Hon. Jud LaMoure's famous dog 
Fritz. The beautiful setter at the 
front in the centre is Queen, a de- 
scendentof Dr. Logan's noted Manito- 
ba Belle. The pointer at the right of 
the picture is also named Queen. She 
is Louie Deichert's noted "brush 
wrestler." Sport, the English pointer 
between the two Queens, is the famous 
quail hunter from Georgia. Count 
Star, occupying an elevated position 
in the centre, is out of tlie famous 
Gladstone, and is one of the most 
promising as well as valuable hunting 
dogs in the country today. This fine 
group of animals are, with the excep- 
tion of Mr. Deichest's Queen, all 
owned by Mr. Boeger. 

B. O. Seymour has for years been 
one of our best known nimrods and as 
handy as any one in [ibagging wild 
game. Two years ago he took up trap 
shooting and during the past season 
he made an enviable record as a prize 
winner. He won the highest average 



at the North Dakota Sportsmen's tourna- 
ment, capturing an elegant solid gold medal; 
the highest average of the Grand Forks 
club (another gold medal); highest average 
at the Crookston tournament won the in- 
ternational championship at Winnipeg, 
capturing a $200 solid silver loving cup and 
a $70 gold medal, and was one of the team of 
four that won tlie $50 gold medal in the in- 
ternational team slioot. He also made the 
highest individual score of the season in the 
northwest— 86 targets straight, and 98 out 
of 100— at Duluth: and incidentally was pre- 
sented a $175 Parker gun by the makers. 




F1'KI)IN(; THE DUCKS. 



Plans are under way for the organization 
of a gun club in the city. 

Boating is another favorite pastime and 
many small boats are owned here. A very 
fine steam yacht, the East Grand Forks, is 
owned by Messrs. Herrick, Barlow, M nrray 
and others. It is now on Cass Lake. 

Fishing is a popular sport with many of 
our citizens. An engraving on another pag"e 
pictures a three-hours' catch by a quartette 
of East Grand Forks anglers . 

The city has two well equipped bowling 
alleys which furnish entertainment and 
recreation for hundreds. Billiards and 
other indoor games also have their 
numerous devotees. 

Base ball enthusiasts are numerous 
and the city has several nines of more 
or less noted ability. 

Foot V)all is another pastime which 
is receivnig an increasing share of 
attention every year. 

Cycling as a recreation is vei-y pop- 
ular and the level and hard roads in 
the country around the city make a 
ride awheel ajdelight. 

The East Grand Forks High School 
Athletic Association was but recently 
organized, but is growing rapidly. A 
gymnasium has been fitted up in the 
< Cntral scliool building and is being 
I iiliy equipped with apparatus. Basket 
I Kill, foot ball and base ball teams will 
also be organized. The officers are: 
IMesident — Lawrence McGuire; Vice 
Tresident—Miss Maude Hiler; Cor- 
responding secretary — Wm. Benton; 
Recording Secretary— Miss Lucy Mc- 
Nicol; Treas.— Migg Jennie O'Rielly 



EAST GRAJsB FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



41 



iVlvinicipal ( 
G o V r ri m e ti t . ( j 



The municipal government of East Grand 
Forks is vested in a mayor and a city council 
composed of one alderman from each of the 
four wards of the city and two aldermen at 
large, with executive officers for the several 
departments of tlie citv's business. 

The common council at present includes the 
following- members, with (ieorge H. Barlow as 
president and i' rani< Tessier as vice president: 



ALDERMEN. 

First Ward — James Jarvis. 
Second Ward— John B. Remley. 
Third Ward— Frank Tessier. 
Fourth Ward— Aaron Brown. 
At Large— George H. Barlow and 
James T. Sullivan. 

COUNCIL COMMITTEES. 

Public Improvements — Brown, 
Jarvis and Tessier. 

Water Works and Light— Tessier, 
Jarvis and Brown. 

Ways and Means— Jarvis, Tessier 
and Remley. 

Ordinances —Sullivan, Remley 
and -larvis. 
Claims— .Jarvis, Brown and Sulli- 



Police — Remley. Tessier and 
Ih'own. 

Fire Department— Tessier, Sulli- 
van and Remley. 

Auditing— Brown, Sullivan and 
Ilemley. 

Poor Rrown, .hirvis and Tessier. 
I'inance Sullivan. Brown and 
.larvis. 

I^ui'chasing — Remley and Sulli- 



The present executive officers of the city are: 
Mayor— John F . Brandt. 
Clerk— Henry Harm. 
Chief of Police— Chas. E. Hurst. 
Chief of Fire Department— John Kane. 
Treasurer— Thos. H. Graham. 
Municipal .Judge— T. A. Sullivan. 
Attorney — E. J. Grover. 
Justices of Peace— C. A. Brown and P. A. 
Byrnes. 
Engineer— Thos. Powers. 
Pliysician— Dr. Geo. F. Kirk. 
Street Commissioner— C. L. Comings. 
Assessor— P. .1. Kelly. 




MAYOR .1. F. HHAN I)T. 



CITY clei;k ii.\i;m 



42 



E.IST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



Hon. John F. Brandt, East Grand Forks' 
popular mayor, is a native of Norway, and 
came to this country in 1881, locating in 
Fargo, IST. D. A year later he came to Grand 
Forks, and to this city in 1895, since which 
time he has been engaged in the hardware 
business here. He is the senior member of 
the firm of Brandt & Edwards, >vhose store, 
illustrated on another page, is the largest 
hardware establishment in the northwest. 
Mayor Brandt was for eight years comman- 
der of Co. F., N. D. National Guards, suc- 
ceeding Capt. DeV^oy. At the outbreak of 
the war with Spain he organized a company 
from this city and Fosston, one of the 
first companies to respond to the call for 



troops, and was commissioned and served as 
captain. At the close of the war he re- 
turned to this city and again engaged in 
business here. He served the public two 
terms as city treasurer, and since Jan 1, 
1900, as mayor. He is giving the people a 
very satisfactory administration. 

City Clerk Henry Harm is a native of 
Germany. He has been a resident of East 
Grand Forks since 1895, and is now serving 
the public for the third term as city clerk. 
He is a very popular official and the public 
business, in his hands, is given the most 
thorough attention and care even in 
minute details. Mr. Harm is identi- 
fiedwith several fraternities and takes 



active interest in society and public mat- 
ters. A view of Mr. Harm's handsome new 
residence is given on page 27. 

City Attorney E. J. Grover was born in 
Dunn County, Wisconsin, Dec. 28, 1870, and 
his early years were spent on a farm. He 
is a graduate of the University of Minne- 
sota law school, and has been a resident of 
East Grand Forks since 1896. He was ap- 
pointed city attorney soon after coming 
here and has held the office ever since. He 
is the senior member of the law firm of 
Grover & Massee, which has an extensive 




RKMDI.NCK or F. .1. VAX 



CITY ATTORNEY E. J. GROVER. 



EAST GRAXD FORKS ILLUSTRA TED 



43 



practice, not only here, but throug-hout the 
northwest, and has handled successfidly 
some heavy cases. Mr. Grover is a jilted 
public .speaker as well as a brilliant lawyer. 

Dr. George F. Kirk, City Physician, has 
been a resident of East Grand Forks since 
1896, and has occupied his present official 
position ever since he came here. Dr. Kirk 
has built up a very large practice, now ex- 
tending- for manv miles around the city, and 
has won an enviable reputation as a suc- 
cessful practioneer. He takes a lively in- 
terest in public and .social matters. 

Street Commissioner C. L. Comings is a 




( rrv I'll vsiciAN k\\\w. 



native of Vermont, and came here from 
"Wisconsin In 1S78. He was thus one of the 
early settlers of this section. He has been 
connected with the fire department since 
its organization, for years past as driver of 
Engine Company Xo. 1. He has served the 
city f.s street commissioner for the past 
three years. 

THE CITY COUNCIL. 
George H. Barlow. President of the City 
Council and alderman at large, was born in 
Quebec. He came west in 1879. locating in 
Stearns County. Minn. In 1882 he came to 
East Grand Forks and has been a resident 
here ever since. Mr. Barlow has 
been engaged in the hotel business 
.since 1886, and his popular hostelry, 
the Central House, is known to 
the tra-'-eling public near and far. 
Mr. Barlow takes an active interest 
in public matters and has not only 
ser\ed the public as an alderman, 
liut also as deputy sherill. as city 
niaislial. and for seven years as 
cnnstahlr. He is idrntitioil with 
several of tlir fratcrnil it's and lis 
als., maiiagrr and cnrni't si.lnist ..f 
the city liand. 

Alde:nian .lames .larvis. repre- 
senting the First Ward in the city 

sel 1 lel-s nf lliis seel (■(lUliML; 
liere frdui Oiitarin in 1^77. wlieii 
(iran.l fcrks was in its infanev. 
Hast (iraiid FnrUs y,>t uiikni.wii 
and hul ecinipai-at i vely tew setl lers 
in all this viciiiil) . He is one of 
()Ui- most siieeessl nl ljusiness men 
and is tlie (iwiiemf one of tne most 



valuable farms In all this section, as wel 1 as 
considerable city real estate. An engraving 
of his beautiful home on Brooklyn boulevard, 
one of the finest in the city, appears on page 
19. of this volume. 

Alderman John B. Eemley. representing 
the Second "Ward in the city council, though 
yet comparatively a young man, has the 
honnr of being one of the oldest settlers 
in the entii-e Pved i;iver N'alley. Mr. Rem- 
le\' \\a^ liiirii in fori A I .ererombie. in "63. 
His father was one of tlie soldiers stationed 
there after the Indian massacre. Eemley. 




(;E0. 11. IIA >W. I'residenl Cit\ Council. 



44 



EAST GBAJfD FORKS ILLLSTBATED 



Jr., was educated at the St. C. 1 1 1 p i )' i > 
and normal schools. He has been a resident 
of this city since 1890 and is now serving 
his second term as a member of the city 
council. 

Aid. Frank Tessier, representing the 
third ward in the city council, and of which 
body he is also vice president, was born in 
Iowa, and has been a resident of East Grand 
Forks since 1882. He has been dCtively 
identified with the growth of the city and 
is a popular city official. 

Aid. Aaron Brown is an ex mayor of the 
city. A brief sketch will be found on page 



13 of this volume accompanied by a portrait. 

James E. Sullivan, alderman at large, is 
a native of Ontario, aud came from Ren- 
frew county in 1875, when there were but 
half a dozen settlers within as many miles 
inthispartof Minnesota. He still lives 
where he then located and his farm is one 
of the finest in the valley. It is splendidly 
equipped with substantial buildings, latest 
machinery and improved stock. Mr. Sulli- 
van is now serving his second term as a 
member of the council. 

Sketches of the other city officers will be 
found in other departments. 



r 




East Grand Forks has one of the best 
organized and effective police departments 
of any city in the west. The officers are: 

Chief— C. E. Hurst. 

Assistant Chief— Hugh Quigley. 

Patrolmen — Hans Ellingson, A. Ryan, 
and Jos. Jarvis. 

Chief of Police Chas. E. Hurst is a native 





ALD. FRANK TESSIER. 



ALD. JAS. JARVIS. 



EAST GRAJsD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



45 



of Wisconsin, and has been a resident of 
this state since 1880. He came to East 
Grand Forks in '91. He has been a member 
of the citv police force since "95, and has 
been chief of the department since '97. An 
enviable reputation has been won by him 
for vigilance in suppressing law brealiing of 
every description and lie is a terror to evil 
doers. Under his administration the city 
en.iovs a large degree of immunity from dis- 
order. 

Assistant Chief of Police Hugh Quigley 
was born in Huron County, Ontario, and 
came here in 1879. being thus one of the 
pioneers here He is the oldest member 




the police force and served as chief of the' 
department i'^ three terms. He was also 
deputy U. S. marshal for three years. 

Lieut. Ellingson served for several years 
on the Grand Forks police force, before 
coming here, and also served with Capt. 
Brandt as an officer of F Company, loth 
Minn., in the war with Spain. 

Officer Jarvis, though still a young man, 
is one of the pioneers, having lived here 
for twenty -three years. 

Special Officer Andrew Eyan is the latest 
additif)n to the department. 




East Grand Forks has one of the best 
organized and equipped volunteer fire de- 
partments in the west. The department 
was first organized in March, 1883. and re- 
organized in l^ii.x In 1898 a substantial 
brick fire department building was erected 
as annex to the city liall building, as shown 
in the view mi pai;e 



.\LI). .1. B. ItEMLEY. 



CHIEF OF POLICE C. E. HURST. 



ASSlS'l'AN'I' rillKi- liri.il (JIKiLEV, 



EAST OBAJfD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



The equipment of the department in- 
cludes a Waterous steam fire engine, ladder 
truck, etc, two hose carts, 2500 feet of hose, 
electric alarm, trained team, etc. The fire 
department numbers forty members, many 
of them prominent business men of the 
city and much interest is taken in the organ- 
ization. A commodious and convenient 
hall and reading rooms have been fitted up 
in the building for tire use of the firemen. 

The executive officers of the fire depart- 
ment are as follovps: 

Chief — John Kane. 



Assistant— Eobt. Brown. 

Engine No. 1— M Herrick, Foreman; T. 
Flaherty, Assistant. 

Hook and Ladder No. 1.— C. A. Brown, 
Foreman; R.Butler, Assistant Foreman, 

Hose No. 1— P. J. Kelly, Foreman; Aaron 
Brown, Assistant Foreman 

Hose No. 2— J. M. Westburg, Foreman; 
John Sherlock, Assistant Foreman. 

The chief engineer and driver of the 
engine company are constantly on duty at 
engine house and a number of call men are 
always there at night, ready for instant 




resporse to alarms. The fire steamer is 
kept in readiness for instant use 

John Kane, Chief of the Fire Department, 
is a native of Maine, and came here from 
Boston about fifteen ye rs ago Mr. Kane 
was connected with the Grand Forks fire 
department for a year and a half before his 
connection with the department here. He 
is now serving his second term as chief. 

The efflciency of the department under 
his able supervision, is maintained at the 
very highest point. 

Robt. Brown, assistant chief, has been a 
resident here since 1882. 




GROUP OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS. 



•JOHN i^;ane. 

Chief of Fire Department 



48 



EAST GRAMD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



C. A. Brown, foreman of the hook and 
ladder company, came here in 1879 from 
Wisconsin. He was chief of tlie department 
for seven years, resigning three years ago. 
i[e was justice of the peace in '88-89, and 
was again elected three years ago and still 
holds the office. He is a veteran of the 
civil war and is drum major of the city 



M. Herrick, foreman of Engine Co. No. 1, 
came here from Ontario in the spring of 
1883, and is thus one of the early settlers. 



He was one of the charter members of the 
fire department, and has been foreman of 
the engine company for eight years. Mr. 
Herrick is one of our successful business 
men, and is also the owner of one of the 
finest farms in this vicinity. 

P. J. Kelly, foreman of Hose Co. No. 1, is 
another of the pioneers. Mr. Kelly was 
engaged in steam boating on the river years 
before the present city was dreamed of and 
has lived here since the early seventies. He 
helped to organize the fire department and 




has been one of the officers ever since. He 
has served the public as a member of the 
common council, and has held the office of 
city assessor for the past six years. 

J. M. Westburg, foreman of Hose Com- 
pany No. 2, has been a resident of the city 
since 1887, and is one of our successful busi- 
ness men and public spirited citizens. He 
has taken an active interest in the depart- 
ment and served as chief for several years, 
to the entire satisfaction of the public, as 
well as of the flre department members. 




FlliE DEPARTMENT BUILDING. 



M. HEEEICK, 
Foicnian^of Engine Company No. 1. 



EAST GBAMD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



49 



In 1873 a post office was established here 
with Archie ]VIcCrea as postmaster and the 
office was known as Nashville until 1883, 
when it was changed to East Grand Forks. 
The same year J. W. Howes was appointed 
postmaster, and moved the office to his 
store. The office now occupies a large store 
and is equipped with modern appointments. 



The postmaster is J. K. Johnson. The mail 
service is equal to that enjoyed by metropol- 
itan cities, 

Postmaster J. E. Johnson came here in 
the early days of the city's history and was 
for years engaged in the lumber business 
here. He has taken an active interest in 
public matters and is one of our progressive 
citizens. He held the office of city recorder 
for seven years, resigning to accept appoint- 
ment as postmaster. Mr. Johnson is a popu- 
lar official. 



The Municipal Court of East Grand P\jrks 
is presided over by Hon. T. A. Sullivan and 
its .sessions are held in the city hall build- 
ing. The court is in session every day. The 
Clerk of Court is Galusha Purcell. A sketch 
of Judge Sullivan will be found on page 13. 

In addition to the municipal court there 
are two justice courts, presided over by Jus- 
tices C. A. Brown and P. A. Byrnes. 




.1. .M. WESTBURG, 
Eoreman Hose Company No 



•AKM 1;KS11)KNCK ()]■' LKON. M Ti; KN A Nl 



50 



EAST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



Polk County Officers, b 



Polk County, as at present constituted, 
comprises 58 townships, and is 72 miles in 
extreme length, and about 45 miles wide. 

The western portion is chiefly level prai- 
rie, and is one of the richest and most pros- 
perous agricultural sections of the state. 
The county seat is Crookston The govern- 
ment of the county is vested in a board of 
county commissioners, as follows: 

First District— Charles McCarty. 



Second District— J. T. Eastman. 

Third District— Remi Fortier 

Fourth District — A O. Bratvoldt. 

Fifth District— T. T. Morken. 

The executive officers of the county are 

Auditor — John Petterson. 

Treasurer— M G. Peterson. 

Register of Deeds — O O. (.'hristianson. 

Judge of Probate — Ole E. Hagen. 

Clerk of Court — E E. Lommen. 

Supt of Schools— Thos. Casey. 

Attorney— W. E. Rowe. 

Slieriff— E. J. Sullivan. 

Surveyor — Alex M. Gray. 

Coroner — G. C. Chesterman. 



A very fine county court house of native 
and cut stone and pressed brick was erected 
at Crookston in 1900 at a cost of $60,000. 

Judge William Watts is the presiding 
judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District. 

The Sixty-Second Legislative District, 
which includes East Grand Forks, is repre- 
sented in the state legislature by one sen- 
ator, J. J. Ryder, of East Grand Forks; and 
two representative*, James Cumming, of 
Mallory, and W. A. Marin, of Marin. 

Sheriff E. J. Sullivan was, prior to his 
election to his official position in 1900, a resi- 
dent of East Grand Forks. He came here 




STi;KI'ri" (■( >M.M isSK )M':i; ( OMIXGS. 



POSTMASTER J. l\. .lollNSoN. SHERIFF E. J. SUL LIVAIST. 



EAST GRAXD FOBKS ILLUSTRATED 



51 



in 1878, when there were but few settlers in 
this Ticinity, and has ever since been suc- 
cessfnlly engaged in farming. For several 
years past he has been also engaged in busi- 
ness in this city, and has taken a prominent 
part in building up the city. Ed, as he is 
familiarly known here, is a very popular 
official, and has a host of friends through- 
out the county. 

The state experimental farm is located 
east of this city near Crookston. Two views 
of scenes on the farm are given. 





The prosperity of East Grand Forks is to 
a large extent due to the splendid agricul- 
tural domain tributary to this city. A book 
such as this descriptive of the city would be 
incomplete without some reference to the 
splendid country surrounding it, although 
necessarily brief. Western Polk county has 
come to be known as one of the most pro- 
ductive and prosperous agricultural districts 
in the United States. This land has prac- 
tically all been settled within the past 
twenty-live years, and a large proportion 
in less than twenty years. The majority of 
these settlers came here with little or no 
money to commence life anew. The mag- 
nificent farms, with splendid buildings, fine 
stock, improved machinery, etc. which may 
be seen in every direction from East Grand 



Forks, give evidence of their present pros- 
perity. The experiences of the few which 
can be given here, with accompanying 
views, will illustrate the rapid growth of 
this section. 

Among the first of tiie pioneer settlers 
here should be mentioned Leon Supernant, 
whose splendid farm adjoins East Grand 
Forks, and who has lived there continu- 
ously for the past thirty years. Mr. Super- 
nant is a native of Canada. Leaving there 
in 1865 to come west he located in Detroit, 
Michigan. A year later he removed to St. 
Paul and in 1867 to Ft. Abercrombie. From 
that point he made a trip by team to Fort 
Garry, the site of the present city of Winni- 
peg, in 1869, during the first Kiel rebellion. 
Enroute he camped one night on the spot 
where he afterwards made his home. Early 
in April, 1871, Mr. Suprenant started down 
the Red River from Abricrombie with W. 
C. Nash in a skiff tc pick out a claim." It 
was the 2.3d of April when they landed here. 
After looking around part of one day Mr. 
Suprenant bought for $25 the claim of 




CLERK OF COTRT I'L"]JCKLL. 



TWO VIEWS OF. J. U. (;L()\"Eirs inOSIDENCE. 



52 



EAST GBA.WD FORKS ILL USTH.ATED 



another settler who had located a few hours 
before him on tlie site of his present home. 
It might be noted that the price he paid for 
his claim then would hardly pay for a quarter 
of an acre of the same land at present val- 
uation. Others who came about the same 
time were John Stewart, Chas. Scott, Burt 
Haney, James Jenks and W. C. Nash. Mr. 
Suprenant has acquired additional land, 
from time to time, and now owns about 700 
acres of as tine land as there is in the west, 
with substantial buildings, improved ma- 
chinery, stock, etc. He is one of our most 
respected townsmen, and with his fine fam- 
ily thoroughly enjoys life in his beautiful 
home adjacent to the city. A view of his 
farm house is given on page 49. 



East Grand orks has two splendid local 
newspapers, the Courier, published by B. O. 
Seymour, and the A^alley View, by E. W- 
Bobbins. 

THE COUEIEB. 
The Courier was established in 1882, by 
Vale & Hogue, and its publication has been 
continuous ever since. F. J. Duffy succeed- 
ed Vale & Hogue, and in January, 1900, sold 
out to B. O. Seymour, the present proprie- 



tor, V 



r flvi 




STATE EXPERIMENTAL FxVRM SCENE. 



n business man- 
d every Thurs- 
day and is republican 
in politics. It has a 
large circulation not 
only locally but in the 
surrounding country. 
Its advertising patron- 
age IS as large as that of 
any paper in tt e county 
(11' in the northwest. 
'J'be Courier is the ofB- 
fial paper of the coun- 
I V. A very complete 
lob printing esablisli- 

I inent is maintained in 
connection, equipped 
with new type and ma- 
terial, and the offlcehas 
.111 established reputa- 
tion for fine work. Mr. 
Seymour, who has had 
:in experience of six- 
teen years in the busi- 
ness, gives his personal 



supervision to this department and makes a 
specialty of fancy printing. 

Burt Oakey Seymour, editor and publisher 
of the Coarier, was born in Plainview, Min- 
nesota, in 1873. His first newspaper jvork 
was with Ed Paradis of the Midway News, 
and afterwards on Minneapolis papers, lie 
came here in 1889, and for five years was 
with the Grand Forks Plaindealer previous 
to his connpction with the Courier. He is 
making a pronounced success of the Courier. 
Incidentally he has won some honor by his 
skill at trap shooting, of which mention is 
made on page 40. 




B. O. SEYMOUR. 



EAST GSAjyn FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



53 



THE VALLEY VIEW. 
On December 1st. iwu. the Tribune, pub- 
lished at Crookston since 1887. was pur- 
chased by E. W. Robbins and removed to 
this city. On March 1st, 1901, the Valley 
View, established in February. 1900, by 
J J. Ryder, was also purchased by Mr. 
Robbins. and on May 2nd tlie two papers 
were consolidated under the name of The 
A'alle)' \'i<_'\v. The pajier is independent in 
pollrio and i> isMied evei-y Tlmrsday. It 
enjiivs tlie distinetinn of lieing- the 
official paper of the city. Tlie \'alley A'iew 
job printing department is very emupletely 



equipped with new type, fast cylinder and 
job presses, electric power and every facility 
for doing all classes of commercial and book 
printing. The typography of this volume 
shows that the facilities of the Vallcv View 
in this direction are tullv equal to those ot 
more pretentious establishments. The othce 
is doing an extensive and steaddv increasmt;- 
business, and the ^ allev A lew lob printing 
department is one ot the busiest places m 
the city. 

E. ^\. Robbins. editor and publisher ot 
the Valley A lew. was bnni in Ion du Lac. 
Wis. His parents uinved to Minneapolis 
when he was quite vdiiny and later t<j Dick- 




inson, D., and then to Grand Forks, 
where he attended the high school and the 
Northwestern Business College. After 
graduating from the latter institution he 
entered the service of the Grand Forks 
Plaindealer in the business department and 
later on assumed the duties of assistant 
manager of the paper. He continued in this 
capacity until December, 1900, when he 
purchased the Tribune. Although one of 
the youngest business men in the city he is 
aheady winning a host of friends and is rap- 
idly Imildiiig up a profitable business. He 
is :i tniciiilr ;is well as entertaining writer 
and i■^ iinUiii^ the ^'alley \'iew an inttuen- 





K. w. i;oi;i:iX8. 



>'l'.\^ri-; i^XI'KIM.MEN'IAL FAIIM s( liM.. 



EAST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



Dr. J. V. Gilbert comes from the Miami 
Valley of Ohio. Living on a farm until 19, 
he entered Ohio Normal University for 
special work as teacher. Passing the state 
board examination he taught school for six 
years, acquiring a knowledge of human 
nature and — the funds for higher education. 
While teaching, the spare hours were de- 
voted to the study of German, Latin and 
other branches necessary to enter Findlay 
college, from which he graduated, receiving 
the degree of B. Ph. □ iHaving decided on 
the medical profession he at once entered 



the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bal- 
timore, Md., taking the regular course and 
graduating in a class of 117. He was then 
house physician of Findlay Hospital for one 
year, when he located in Gibsonburg, Ohio. 

On Sept. 6, 1899, Dr. Gilbert married Miss 
Carrie Marie Loose and coming west finally 
loca'ed in East Grand Forks. Although Dr. 
Gilbert has only been here a short time he 
is rapidly gaining a fine practice. 

S. C. Massee, of the firm of Grover & 
Massee, attorneys at law, is a native of 
Wisconsin, and spent his early life in that 
state. He graduated from the classical 
course of the University of Minnesota in 1893 
and from the law department of the 



same institution in 1896. He came to this 
city a few months later and has ever since 
been associated with E. J. Grover in the 
practice of law. They have built up a very 
extensive business and have a high standing 
among the legal fraternity of the north- 
west. 

A sketch of E. J. Grover, who is the city 
attorney, is given on page 42. 

P. E. Sullivan, attorney at law, is from 
Vermont, and is a graduate of St. Joseph's 
College, Burlington, and the Burlington Bus- 
iness College. Coming west a few years ago, 
he was for seven years professor of mathe- 
matics and the commercial branches in St. 
Thomas' college of St. Paul. Fie studied 




DE. J. V. GlLliKirr. 



EAST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



55 



law and graduated from the Jaw department 
of the University of Minnesota, and until 
recentlyrhas been practicing in St. Paul. 
He comes to East Grand Forks highly reco- 
mended. 

Harrison A. Bronson. attorney at law, 
was born in Ottawa Co.. Michigan, in 1873. 
He moved to Grand Forks in 1890. where he 
attended the University of ^;orth Dakota, 
receiving from that institution the degree 
of B. A. in 1894 and the degree of A. M. in 
1895. Mr. Bronson then spent two years in 
post graduate work at the University of 



Minnesota in the study of Latin and Greek. 
In 1897 he was elected professor of Latin 
and Greek in the Baldwin seminary at St. 
Paul and later was elected principal of the 
same school. Subsequently he took up the 
study of law and was graduated from the 
law school at the University of Minnesota. 
His first law practice was in St. Paul. He 
TS the author of "The Law of Recitals in 
Municipal Bonds," published by the Keefe 
Davidson Law Book Company of St. Paul, 
and is now under contract with the same 
firm to write a book on ''The Law of Fix- 
tures." On .June 18, 1901. Mr. Bronson was 



majTied to Miss Alice LaChance, of St. Paul. 
He has since located in this city and opened 
an office for the practice of his profession. 
Mr. Bronson has a host of friends here and 
we bespeak for him a large clientage. 

Dr. W. J. Burke, D. D. S., recently arrived 
from Columbus, O., where he has been 
located for several years past. He comes 
highly recommended and uses the latest im- 
provements in dental appliances. He is 
rapidly securing a large clientage 

Sketches of the clergy will be found in the 
chapter devoted to the churches, and a 
sketch of Prof. McCann will be found in the 
chapter devoted to schools. 




HARRISON A. P.liONSOX. 



■■.\M()N<; 'I'iii'; I'oM. ijLi,ii-;s - onkoi' n A'iM i;i':s ih^ai 'I'V si'ots. 



56 



MAST UBAm FORKS ILLUSTRATED 




IN A iV-;) 
FINANCIAL 

M WAY.l 



Few communities could be found any- 
where with more satisfactory conditi ns 
financially than East Grand Forks. This 
was demonstrated when the city passed 
without a single business failure through 
the financial depression which wrought such 
dire havoc a few years ago in nearly every 
city in the countrv. In the first place the 
farming country tributary to East Grand 



Forlis is one of the richest and most produc- 
tive in America and almost without except- 
ion the farmers about here are laying up 
money. The business men of the city are 
progressive but conservative, and botli city 
and county are growing in prosperity. 
FIRST NATIONAL BANK. 
The Fi rst National Bank of East Grand 
Forks was originally organized in 1890 as the 
Bank of East Grand Forks. It was reorgan- 
ized as a national bank, and opened for bus- 
iness as such October 1st, 1891. It has a cap- 
ital f $50,000 with a surplus of $3,000. Its 
deposits average about $150,000. Its depos- 
itors include nearly every business man of 
the city and many other citizens, besides a 
large number of farmers in the vicinity. 
Regular dividends are paid in July and Jan- 
uary. In addition to the regular banking 
business farm loans are handled for inves- 



tors. A complete insurance department is 
another feature of the business. The bank 
owns and occupies the elegant stone and 
brick block illustrated on page 57. Its 
banking offices are fitted up with improved 
banking fixtures, fire and burglar proof safe, 
vaults, etc. The present officers of the bank 
are: W. H. Prlngle, President; G. F. Peter- 
son, Vice President; G. R. Jacobi, Cashier. 
Directors, G. F. Peterson, August Nelson, 
J. R Johnson, E. Arneson, E. Jacobi, Paul 
Hogan, G. R. Jacobi and W. H. Pringle. 

W. H. Pringle, President of the First Nat- 
ional Bank came to this section a score or 
more of years ago, and has ever since been 





NORTHERN PACIFIC R. R. DEPOT. 



W. H. PRINGLE, President First Nafl Bank 



EAST OBAKB FORKS ILLUSTRATE!} 



57 



actively engaged in business. He has been 
connected witli this bank since its organiz- 
ation and lias been its president since 1899. 
He has birg-e real estate interests in thiscity 
and Grand Forlcs, and is not only widely 
known as one of our progressive and substan- 
tial business men, but is known in financial 
and commercial circles as one of the conser- 
tive and successful financiers of the west. 

G. F. Peterson, Vice President of the 
First National Bank, came here in ^Nfarch. 
1894, and engag'ed in the (Iiiil;- liusiiicss. in 
which he continued until .laii. lsl . lie 
is president of the East Ciaml Ikiild- 
ing and Loan Assoeiatii>ii. and has been 
largely responsible for the splendid success 



of that organization. Mr. Peterson has also 
other extensive interests here and is one of 
our foremost public spirited citizens. 

Cashir'r .lacubi cainc hciv in ]S!h;, fi'dui 
Ardcicli X. h. and lia-' 1 ..'c 1 1 mi hvI c, I w i 1 1 , 

the I'.uildill- and 1.m;iii .\s,s,'ci;iI i,,n ai'lll 

retarv nt \\w lii-li r a l'. hvii 

F. .;. Dutfv. linrsi ni.Mii llinikrr. \\;,,s Im,i ii 
in Watertown, Wis, M, |r:nnc dnv m H^-. 
and engaged in llir iimI i stnif ' iisinrs.s. m 
which he has continued extensively ever 



r 



since. He has been actively identified with 
tiie growth and prosperity of the city from 
fts very beginning. He served tne public 
fcir yeai-s as cit)' recorder. He purcliased the 
<''aiiicr ill l^^t. and continued its 
pudlica! j.Hi nnt il .lannai) I. lliOO, also pub- 
lisliini; a dail\ Inrilu'lasi 1 1 1 i'ce years. Mr. 
I>iiir\ iiwiis ciiiisiilri-iiiii' cii \ ri'al estate and 
als'ia nninlnT m|' s|i|i-iidid laians. One com- 



|irisin<j aii.aii hihi iicivs: is said to be the 
lini'si in I his \ iciniiy. 1 1 c di les an extensive 





58 



EAST GRAB FORKS ILLUSTATED 



^TRANSPORTATION ^ 
^ FACILITIES.^ 

East Grand Forks is especially favored 
in the matter of transportation facilities, 
The various lines of the G-reat Northern and 
I^orthern Pacific railroads, radiating- in 
every direction, place the business men of 
the city in direct communication with a 
l;a'ge section of country. Another rail- 
road is t'> be built in the near future directly 
north from the city, tapping- a fertile dis- 



trict now without railroad connection. Still 
another road is projected which will reach 
the Kosseau and Rainy Lake country. The 
division headquarters of the Northern Pa- 
cific railroad are located here with a com- 
plete equipment of shops, etc. and every fa- 
cility is provided in the way of shipping 
advantages. 

This is also the headquarters of two river 
transportation companies. The Eed Eiver 
Transportation Company, O. Penniston, 
manager, owns the steamer Grand Forks, 
illustrated on page 28, and a line of barges. 

The East Grand Forks Transportation 



Company owns the steamer Fram, a view of 
which is given herewith, the steamer City 
of Grand Forks, and a line of barges. The 
company Joes a large grain and general 
transportation business, and also handles 
grain on commission. The president of the 
company, A. O. Lystad, is one of our old 
settlers and most esteemed citizens. E. 
Arneson, the vice president, is the leading 
merchant of the city. J. Elkinton, secre- 
treasurer of the company, was for years with 
the First National Bank and is also secre- 
tary-treasurer of the Arneson Mercantile 
Company. 




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As a 

Manufacturing 
Centre/ 



As a manufacturing point very few places 
are more favorably situated than is this 
city, with railroads radiating in everv direc- 
tion, its river transportation facilities, its 
unexcelled location as a distributing point 
for merchandise of every description, its 



pine and hard wood timber from the im- 
mense forests of Xorthern Minnesota; with 
iron in inexhaustible supply so near at hand, 
wheat and other grains, flax and otlier farm 
products almost at the very doors enough to 
keep many mills and factories constantly 
busy, and last but not least the extensive 
and steadily growing home markets which 
the saving in freights over distant points 
insures local factories. There is a dispo- 
sition on the part of our citizens to extend 
substantial encouragement to all desirable 
manufacturing concerns seeking locations 
and the time is surely not faf distant when 
this will become one of the most important 
manufacturing centers of the west. 



THE LUMBER MILL. 
The manufacture of lumber now leads all 
other industries of the city, and the pro- 
ducts of the immense mill of the Grand 
Forks Lumber Company, located here, are 
already well known throughout the west. 
It was through the enterprise and push of 
our citizens ihat the location of this im- 
portant industry here was secured in 1899. 
The mill is one of the largest in the country 
and is titted up with the latest improve- 
ments in milling machinery. It has an 
annual capacity of forty million feet of lum- 
ber, and also extensive planing mills, etc., 
in connection for dressing lumber for vari- 
ous uses. Regular employment is given 



EAST GBAJ^-D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



to about three hundred men. An electric 
light plant with a capacity of 75 arc and 250 
Incandescent lights enables the mill to run 
night and day. The logs are cut on the 
company's own lands in northern Minnesota 
and they own a practically unlimited sup- 
ply of the finest pine timber yet standing. 
The logs are rafted down the Eed Lake 
river direct to the mill. There are at tne 
present time in the booms here upwards of 
twenty million feet of logs, with nearly as 
manvmorein the drives. And while the 
milfhas thus unlimited facilities in the 
way of raw material and equipment, the 
fact that this is the nearest poi (it to allot 
the country west of here half way to the 
Pacific coast from which lumber can be 



shipped, is an item of importance to the 
trade, both in the saving of time and freight 
and thus places the mill at a great advant- 
age over mills farther east. 

The engraving on the preceding page 
shows a partial view of tlie mill in the dis- 
tance, the general office building, one of the 
stables, etc. An illustration on page 25 gives 
a bird's eye view of the lumber yards, plan- 
ing mills, etc. 

E. H. McCoy, the president of the com- 
pany,and C. W. Eicards, secretary-treasurer, 
are practical mill men of long exper- 
ience, who not only understand the demands 
of the lumber trade, but know every detail 
of its manufacture thoroughly. 



MES. A. PEVEELEY, Cigar Manufac 
turer, DeMers avenue.— Among the manu- 
facturing concerns of the city none are more 
worthy or enjoy a greater degree of prosper- 
ity than this. Mrs. Peverley has been en- 
gaged in the business here for the past five 
years and has built up a very satisfactory 
trade by making first class goods only. The 
cigars manufactured by her are largely in 
demand, not only in the city, but in ad- 
joining towns as well. When you want a 
good smoke patronize a home enterprise and 
be sure and call for Mrs. Peverley's brands 
of cigars, the "K. of P." and "Wah-Wah- 
]Sre-Tonka Tribe No. 37, Eed Men" 10 cent 
goods, and the "Eoyal Flush" and "U. S,. 
Eagle," 5 cent c'gars. 





ST. BEENAED'SUESULINE ACADEMY. 



EESIDEiSCE OF L. liOECHEES. 



EAST GRAKD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 




HOTEL t^U^^ 

ACCOMM ODATIONSj^^ 

The principal hotels of East (xiand Forks 
are The Central House, Hotel Minnesota, 
New Acme, Northwestern and Great Korth- 
ern. There are also numerous cafes and 
resiaurants to minister to the bodily com- 
fort of visitors. A view of the Xew Acme 
is given on page 71. 

Geo. H. Barlow, the proprietor of the Cen- 
tral House, is president of the City Council. 
A personal sketch and portrait are given on 
page 43 The Central does a large business 
and is a verv popular caravansary. 



ST. BERXARD'S ACADEMY.— This 
educational enterprise, established in June, 
1883. by Madam Stanislaus Rafter, has been 
under the same management ever since. Tlie 
institution has done much to foster an inter- 
est in educational matters in this section. 
Tlie academy offers superior advantages for 
acquiring an education and many Polk Coun- 
ty parents are sending their daughters there. 
With all the refining and enobling influence 
of a home of luxury the academy gives the 
student every advantage in seeking a higher 
education The studies are elective and 
pupils may pur.-ue the studies most needed. 
While the foundation studies are thorough, 
yet the school has skilled instructors in 



music, painting and other branches of art. 
The pupils who have gone out from this 
institution after the completion of its 
course take rank with the pupils from any 
educational institution in the land The 
academy occupies a commodious brick block 
heated by steam and fitted with modern 
conveniences and equipment for school 
work. Prettily situated ■ ne block from 
University avenue. Grand Forks, and while 
enjoying every advantage of a country seat 
and away from the noise and bustle of the 
business portion of the city, it is yet within 
easy reach of the city conveniences. The 
instructional methods of the institution are 
thoroughly modern in every respect. 




CENTRAL HOUSE. 



EAST GEA.XD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



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EAST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



jts continued prosperity as well. Compar- 
atively a few years ago the general inercban- 
dise business of the city was a small item 
with the exception of liquid provisions, 
while Grand Forks merchants enjoyed not 
only the larger share of the local trade but 
of the large country naturally tributary to 
the city as well. The enterprise and fore- 
sightedness of the gentlemen comprising 
the Arneson Mercantile Company has how- 
ever accomplished a notable change. By 
their liberal business methods, by carrying a 
complete stock and their wide awake policy 
They have made this city one of the import- 
ant trading points of the state and have 
built up for themselves a trade which haS 
few equals in extent in cities of ten times 
East Grand Forks' population. They have 
had to several times enlarge the capacity of 
their establishment, and are now just com- 
pleting another large addition to their store. 
Their establishment occupies a brick block 
of three large stores all connected and with 
extensive warerooms in the lear, altogether 
comprising nearly fifteen thousand feet of 
floor surface, besides sevei-al large storage 
warehouses. They have complete dry goods, 
clothing, furnish ng goods, shoe, grocery, 
crockery and glassware departments, each 
with large and complete stocks as can be 
furnished anywliere and comprising the lat^ 
est and choicest goods to be obtained in the 
world's markets, and it is no longer neccess- 
ary for the people of this city and vicinity to 
go elsewhere to procure needed supplies. 
Their lines of silks, velvets, notions and dress 
goods are fully equal to those carried in the 
largest metropolitan establishments in qual- 
ity, and the same is true in other lines. They 
buy direct from importers and manufactur- 



ers in large quantities for cash, and tlieir 
buyers are always on the lookout for cash 
bargains, with the result that the Arneson 
Company's prices compare favorably in every 
department with any store in the country 
and customers are often able to save large 
amounts by purchasing here. Their es- 
tablishment has come to be the buyers head- 



quarters not only for people of this city but 
for many Grand Forks people as well and also 
of farmers for many miles around. They 
pay cash for farm produce, and farmers can 
always find a good market here. Mr. Arne- 
son, tire president of the company, is vice 
president of the building and loan associa- 
ti(jn, vice president of the East Grand Forks 




PARTIAL VIEW OF ARNESON MERCANTILE 



EAST (JrRAKB FORKS ILLISTB.ATED 



Transportation Company, a director of the 
First Jsational Bank, presiding officer of the 
Scandinavian W(jrlcmen"s Lodge and has ex- 
tei'sive real estate interests here. A per- 
sonal sketch and portrait will be found on 
page 37. M r. Arneson's residence on North 
Third street is one of the prettiest homes in 



tlie city. The other members of the com 
pany are: Aug. Nelson, Vice President; Jas. 
Elkington, Secretar^'-Treasurer. Mr. Nel- 
son is one of the pioneer settlers and succes- 
ful farmers of this section and Mr. Elking- 
ton has for years been connected with the 
First National Bank. 



SULLIVAN BEOS. CO., Farm Machinery. 
—This well known firm has during the past 
five years built up a very extensive trade 
among the farmers of the large territory 
tributary to this city and their business is 
steadily increasing year l)y year. The mem- 
bers of the firm were among the pioneers in 
this section, locating here in 1877, and have 
ever since been engaged in farming here. 
Being practical farmers themselves they 
are identified with the farmers interests and 
understand their needs. They handle the 
best lines of goods in the way of farm imple- 
ments, including such well known makes as 
the McCormick- harvesters, r.nllaln I'iils 
threshers and engines, Eeliancc and La- 
Crosse plows, Superior drills. Kentucky 
wagons, and a complete line of carriages, 
buggies, carriages, etc. They also handle 
hard and soft coal and deliver promptly any- 
where in either city. 

Andrew Kemble, wIkisc pin t lail will ho 
found on page 84, is imc n| Ww carlii'st 
settlers in all this seclinn. ! Ic is a hat Im' 
(if (;ei-many and had t ra\rllr,| .■imsiil- 




rcssfnl as a niai'lscl .-a I'dnuM t. >r nian\ \rars 
and in.l.MMl raises '-alninsl ,t.M hi n- ' ' -m 
his hcaiit it ul place (in t he east siile ot ' he 
city, including many vaiieties ot llowers, 
fruits, tobacco, vegetables, cereals, etc. 




MAMMOTH DEPARTMENT STORE. 



EAST GRAJsB FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



BRANDT & EDWARDS, HARDWARE 
DEALERS. 

In the elegant emporium illustrated on 
these pages East Grand Forks has the largest 
and most complete hardware establishment 
in the northwest. Their store occupies a 
mammoth brick block and with a floor area 
of nearly ten thousand square feet, besides 
several large adjacent warehouses for stor- 
age of bdlky goods. Since commencing bus- 
iness here the Arm have built up a trade in 
which they may justly take great pride 
for the aggregate volume of business han- 
dled annually has reached very large pro- 
portions, and their customers not only in- 
clude the people of tliis city and Grand 
Forks and the hundreds of farmers of ihe 
rich territory tributary to the city, but 
many come long distances t') do their trad- 
ing with Brandt & Edwards. Their popu- 
larity is no doubt due largely to their deter- 
mination to keep only the best goods, handle 
them at close margins and to anticipate and 
supply completely the needs of the public in 
the hardware line. In the house furnishing 
department, for instance, any article in their 
line ever required may be found in stock and 
always the best of its kind. Their line of 
heating stoves, cook stoves and ranges, oil 
stoves, etc., is most complete and compris- 
ing the most extensive variety in the west. 
They also make a specialty of furnaces and 
are always prepared to instal complete heat- 
ing plants of the most improved scientific 
and economic construction. Their store is a 
veritable bicycle headquarters and here 
again they lead all competitors. Their line 
comprises the best wheels made. Their line 
of refrigerators is the most extensive in the 
dual cities. It may also be noted that their 



stock of baby carriages, go carts, boys express 
wagons, sleds, etc., is larger than any other. 
Paints, oils, glass, etc., are handled in large 
quantities. In the way of builders' hard- 
ware they also have a mnch larger and more 
varied stock than is usualy carried and are 



prepared to till orders from a pound of nails, 
to a carload on the shortest notice and al- 
ways at bottom prices. Contractors and 
others using hardware extensively can make 
a great saving by buying of them. Buying 
for cash in large quantities they can always 



PARTIAL VIEW OF BRANDT & EDWARDS STORE 



EAST GRA.A'D FORKS ILLISTRATEB 




JJE LAIKiKST II A I! I)\V.\ I;K KM I'( )i; 1 1 ' M I X 'IIIK NoilTI | \V KS'I'. 



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EAST GRAND FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



THOMPSON MERCANTILE COMPANY 
—This firm is well known all tliroiig-li 
this section. Hugh Thompson, the senior 
member, is not only the pioneer merciiant of 
the county, but one of its first settlers as 
well. He located at Fislier in 1875, and has 
been doing business in thecounty ever since. 
He has served this city for two terms as its 
mayor, is now its treasurer and is also treas- 
urer of tlie board of education. A personal 
sketch with portrait will be found on page 
14. The company has recently been reor- 
ganized and moved into larger quarters, 
where they have a mammoth and very com- 
plete stock of dry goods, clothing, groceries, 
shoes, etc., all of the latest manufacture. 

Buying in large quantities for cash they 
are able to quote the closest prices on e-nods 



of all kinds. They also pay the highest 
cash price for farm produce. 

AL COONS, Harness and Horse Goods- 
Mr Coons is one of the early settlers here, 
having come to this section in 1884 He 
has been engaged in his present business 
here for the past five years and by his close 
attention to the interests of his patrons he 
has built up a large and steadilv growing 
trade. He carries in stock a very complete 
assortment of light and heavy harness of all 
descriptions, carriage robes, blankets, whips, 
pads, etc , also a full line of turf goods and 
equine equipment of all kinds. Buying in 
large quantities he is able to sell at the low- 
est prices. His manufacturing department 
has grown to large proportions and Mr. 
Coons has made some of the finest harness 



ever seen here. Employing only skilled and 
careful workmen and giving his personal 
attention to every department he is able to 
guarantee his work both as to quality anti 
prices. He is now shipping his goods over a 
territory extending north to Pembin«, east 
to Crookston, west to Montana and south to 
Hillsboro. Mail orders receive prompt at- 
tention. Mr. Coons is one of our most 
esteemed citizens as well as enterprising 
merchants and takes an active interest in 
public affairs. He is identified with several 
of the fraternities, the tire department, etc. 

The New Acme Hotel, under the manage- 
ment of Phil Ban ev is a very popular house- 
It has been returnished and its rates are low. 




NEW ACME HOTEL. 



EAST GRAKB FORKS ILLUSTBATED 



J. HUET, "the wftikino- watchmaker, "came 
to Grand Forks in 1883. and has acquired a 
reputation extending tar and near as one of 
the best jewelers and watclniiakers in the 
country. Capt. II net lias a thorough know- 
ledge of every detail of the art of watch mak- 
ing and nothing in this line is too difficult 
forliim. Parties wanting tine repairing of 
watches or jewelery. will tind Capt. Huet 
competent to do it for them. Frequently 
he has made watclies complete of the most 
ditticult construction, or ha ving some spec- 
ial reciuirt-menls to suit ihc fancy of the 
purchaser. He is kept liusy all t lie time and 



his work goes for and ne 
frequently sent to him 
hundreds of miles. His 
ted and it is now a comn 
cities, that when you w;i 
watch repairing take it 

K.\sT (;ram) i<)i;i 



■Ob K; 



atches beir 
1 dkstance ( 



VAW -Mr. 

u St. Paul 



in 1889. Bv close att 
a concientious effort 
best of service he ha; 
steadily growing tr 
Grand Forks as well. 



aivehis patrons tlic 
lilt up a large and 



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M r 



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EAST ORAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



Paul Hagen came here from Mayville, 
ISTorth Dakota, in 1885 and has been a res- 
ident here ever since. He is one of our 
most successful and prosperous farmers, and 
owns one of the finest farms in this section, 
He is one of the directors of the First Nat- 
ional Bank of this city, and one of our most 
esteemed citizens. An engraving on this 
page shows a partial ^iew of his beautiful 
city farm residence. It might be noted that 



the land where the house now stands sur- 
rounded by other pretty homes, broad streets 
and shady avenues, was only eight years ago 
an uncultivated and unimproved wilderness. 

LITTLE HAERY'S RESAURANT 
—There is no more popular business place of 
any kind in the city tlian Harry Hutchings' 
Cafe, popularly known as "Little Harry's 
Restaurant," and no visitor should come to 
East Grand Forks witliout calling on Harry. 



He has built up a very fine trade which is 
now known all over the northwestern coun- 
try. Catering to the laboring class of people, 
he has a way of fixing up a meal "that goes 
to the right spot, you know" every time. 
His larders are always supplied with varied 
substantials and all the delicacies the mar- 
ket affords, and whether you want a grand 
spr(,ad or "just a bite, you know" or some- 
thing good, you will get just what you want 
and served in a most delicious way Harry 
is one of our popular citizens whom it is a 
pleasure to meet. He is Chief of Records in 
the Red Men's Lodge and takes an active 
interest in the city's welfare. His place is 
always open, day and night. 




HARRY HUTCHINGS. 




EAST GRAXD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



73 



MEYER THE TA ILOR— Among the 
Itusiness enterprises (if East (rrand Forks 
none are more worthy than that of T. H. 
Mej'er, the popular merchant tailor. Mr. 
^^eyer came to this section in 1899 and has 
been doing business in his present location 
since 1892. By careful attention to business 
he has built up a trade which is extensive 
and steadidly growing. He carries in stock 
at all times a comlete line of tlie finest cloth 
in the northwest, both foreign and domestic. 
He gives his personal attention to all work 
that <iofs (lut frniii his e^tal)lishlnent: and 

hunt iiig suils, lop i-(ials, ulslci.s. l-U-., of I he 
most perfect W(jrknianship. tit and fashion 
jire supplied by him, and when anythin^^ in 



his line is wanted Mr. Meyer's work will be 
found satisfactory every time, and his prices 
in many cases lower than elsewhere. Re- 
pairing is made a specialty. Mr. Meyer is 
one of our esteemed citizens as well as pro- 
gressive and enterprising merchants, and it 
is a pleasure to call attention to his estab- 
lishment. 

THE PHOENIX CAFE— This popular es- 
tablishment, under the management nf 
.Jacob O'Brien, is one of the attractinns 
that contribute to tlie pleasure of visiim-s 
ill East Grand Forks. The service is un- 
(■(luallrd by any otlier in the state. Here at 
all times may be found the choicest delicac- 
ies of the season— juicy steaks, sliell fish, wild 
game, pastries, such as are found in few 



places outside the Delmniiinr^. N.i matter 
what hour of the day or nii^lit, Ih iv vducan 
obtain the most elaborate nn-al or the daint- 
iest luncheon, served in the most tempting 
manner. Game suppers are a feature here 
and private dinner parties and banquets are 
a frtM|uiTit occiinMicf at the rlruant dining 

liall ill ro .ction uilli tlir cilr. A visit 

to Hast fii-aiid i-'orks will imi I,,, complete 
w il lioiil a (liiiiicr at t ln' I'liocnix. 

i-;as'i- (.hand F(>i;Ks Ni i;si-:i;iHs- 

'I'liis ciitcrprisc. c'stalilishcd hy Oscar Wick 
ill Isii:), and still conducted by 1 be same 
gentleman, has done moretbaii any oibcr 
one enterprise to advance the pii'spci it iy of 
the farmers of this section. li\ lost mi nu 
and encouraging the iikant inu nl sliadc i icc^. 



74 



EAST GRA^'D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



Among- his leading varieties of fruit in 
bearing may be nuted Hyslop's and Tran- 
scendent Crabs, Ducliess of Oldenburg, Mar- 
tha and other desirable tested apples, DeSota, 
Weaver and .ither varieties of plums, also 
the leading varieties of hardy fruits of all 
kinds. He has also large stocks of "Queen of 
the Prairie," a magnificent, hardy rose, and 
other roses in profusion; snowballs, lilacs, 
syringa, honeysuckle, hardy hydrangea, peo- 
nas, dahlias, ble ding hearts and many other 
varieties of choice liovrers and shrubs. He 
has upwards of a million shade and orna- 
mental trees of different sizes growing. 

Since locating here Mi-. Wick has trans- 
formed his place from a wilderness into a 



veritable bower of beauty, with trees and 
flowers and fruits without number, and he 
extends a cordial invitation to the public to 
call and see for themselves. His nursery 
stock enjoys a wide reputation and he sells 
large quantities all over Minnesota, North 
Dakota, Wisconsin and other northwestern 
states. Having carefully tested different 
varieties in his nurseries, Mr. Wick is an 
authority on the subject, and knows what 
trees, shrubs, fruits, etc., are adapted to this 
section. Many who purchase nursery stock, 
etc., in the east are seriously disappointed 
in the result, for some varieties that might 
do well in other sections are not suited to 
this locality. Mr. Wick gives his personal 
supervision 1o tlie planting of trees and 



shrubs purcliased of him, and will warrant 
them. He also makes a specialty of land- 
scape gardening, and many of the finest 
places in both cities have been improved 
under Ills direction. There is an increasing 
interest in the planting of shrubbery, etc.. 
and he is prepared to supply anything want- 
ed in the way of stock. Mr. Wick is one of 
our most honored and respected citizens 

NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE OF 
MAGNETIC HEALING. — The Science 
Taught and Practiced by Prof. A. W. 
Preston and able assistants. 

From time immemorial there has always 
been a great deal of mysticism to common 
people about the treatment of human ills. 
In f act, many beople of reliument and ed- 
ucation have grown up without any know- 
ledge of 'he physical body and its variou* 
diseases and their treatment. 

Away back in tlie Bible times we read of 
cures by the " laying on of hands " which to 
ordinary people seemed nothing but a mir- 
acle, and yet the magnetic physican of today 
can prove to the world that it is the most 
sensib e treatment ever practiced in any age 

A hundred years ago ■' blood letting" was 
the great cure, and since the death of that 
system, wliich killed George Washington, we 
have the almost equally barbarous pill sys- 
tem which is forever pouring drugs into the 
stomach to cure diseases having little con- 
nection with the stomach, and now, at the 
beginning of the twentieth century we are 
coming back again to the old system laying 
on of hands — magnetic treatment— but this 
time with eyes open and knowing what we 
are doing and why we do it. 

In all tliese treatments there have been 
good and effective features. It is known 
that at times the human blood gets loaded 
with some chemical constituent i hat is det- 
rimental to the human system such as being 
charged with uric acid. In such cases the 
old system of drawing oil a goodly portion of 
the old blood and quickly building up new 
rich blood is sensible and practical. In all 




EAST ORAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED. 



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troubles such as stomach ache, diarrhoea, 
dysentery, billiousness and heart trouble, 
the present sysem may be beneficial; but for 
many other troubles snch as rheumatism, 
tumors, consumption and muscular trouble 
remote from the stomach, it has been well 
said than "an engineer might jusr, as well 
pour oil into the furnace of his engine to 
stob the squeaking of one of the wheels as 
for a doctor to pour drugs into the stomach 
to stop the work of the little consumptive 
microbe away up in the back part of tire 
lungs under the armpits. 

There is notliing superstitious or mirac 
ulous order about magnetism. It is purely 




a practical manipulation of the outer mus- 
cles of tlie body and strengthens them, the 
same as tlie blacksmith's arm is strengthened 
by exercise. At the same time the electric 
or magnetic current started by this exercise 
brings the blood freshly and strongly to the 
affected parts and tliere are no medicines 
that can equal tlie natural blood as a healing 
agent or factor. 

As an illustration, when a person has con- 
sumptiiin. lie is cold and chilly, because the 



tendency is for tlie blood to go to the center 
of tlie body; the outside becomes cold and 
dead. Pouring in strong medicine further 
exites the stomach and draws more blood 
there; on the other liand the magnetic phy- 
sican thorouglily massages or exercises the 
little outside muscles of the chest and back, 
strengthening them and bringing fresh blood 
to the affected parts, healing them, fighting 
away the little consumption microbe which 
live only on dying matter. 




PROF. A W PRESTON. 



RKSIDKM K OF. A. W PRESTOX. 



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EAST GBAKB FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



Reader are you affected with any chronic 
disease? If so at the Northwestern Insti- 
tute of Magnetic tlealing, and you can be 
cured of diseases which many doctors have 
failed to cure. 

If you have rheumatism it can easily be 
cured by magnetic treatment. 

If you have consumption, you can by tak- 
ing magnetic treatment be made to feel like 
a new person in a few weeks time. 

If you have tumor, instead of cutting it 
open with a dreadful knife as a doctor would 
the magnetic physican will by proper mass- 
age and magnetic treatment drive it all 
away never to return. 



If you have kidney trouble or any nervous 
disease, the magnetic physican is always 
the one to go to. 

All kinds of sulphur, hot air and vapor 
baths are given at this magnetic institute, 

; nd you can be both healedo your disease 
and learn this wonderful science if you want 
to. M any physicans are learning the system 
of magnetic healing. 

A lady assistant gives special attention to 
lady patients. 

Charges $2.00 for single treatment, $10 for 
six treatments; board $4.50 a week. Char- 
ges for teaching the science of treatment in 
full $50. For further particulars call or 
write, Northwestern Institute of Magnetic 



Healing, East Grand Forks, Prof. A. W. 
Preston, Manager. 

M. A. WALSH was one of the pioneers of 
this section, coming to G-rand Forks in 1878, 
when the town was still in its infancy. He 
has for many years conducted a business 
at 309 DeMers avenue as a general commis- 
sion broker and auctioneer, and also con- 
ducts an employment office on a large scale. 
Mr. Walsh has been for years United States 
Marshal for the Northern district of North 
Dakota and is also deputy sheriff for Grand 
Forks county. He has a wide reputation as 
a successful detective, and It will be remem- 
bered recently captured Joseph Bassenella, 
since convicted of murder, after a chase in 
the wilds ol' Montana. 



EAST GRAND FORKS' RED MEN BAND. 




EAST GRAJ^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



L. DOWNEY & CO., Flour, Feed, Etc. 
—This firm located at 422 DeMers Avenue, 
West, is one of the most popular in t..e dual 
cities. Mr. Downey, the senior member, is 
one of the early settlers, and Inis been han- 
dling- flour and feed here for the past twenty 
years. The firm has built up a lar^e and 
steadily growing business. A very complete 
stocic of flour and feed of all kinds is carried. 
Including corn, oats, ground feed, liay, etc., 
also wood of all kinds. Goods are delivered 
promptly anywhere in either city, on the 
.shortest notice by telephone or otherwise. 






:Mr. Downey is one of the charter members 
of Co. F. and a'so a charter member of the 
tire department, Hose Co. No. 2. and is one 
our most esteemed citizens. Give them a 
call when you want anything in their line. 

THOS. GEIFFITH, Tailor-This gentle- 
man has the honor of being tlie pioneer 
tailor of this enure section. He came to 
Grand Forks in 1882 and has been engaged 
in business here ever since. He has built up 
a reputation for fine work which gives him a 
large trade. He carries a laiye ami verv 
selectstock of iiiipnii cd and (li.inrsi ic cldUis 
and cassimeres m' ihc laicsi paiicrns and 
guarantees his w(irk. hntli as to (jualitv, fit 
and workmanship. If you want a good suit 
for business wear, a d'ess suit, a new top 
coat or a pair of pants, try "Tommy," and 
you will not be dissapointed. 



19 

E. E. EOBEETS, Contractor and Manu- 
facturer of Stone Sidewalks— Mr. Eoberts 
came to Grand Forks in the early days and 
has for years been engaged in business as a 
plasterer and brick mason. By a determina- 
tion to give satisfaction he has won a splen- 
did reputation and his services are always 
in demand. For several years past he has 
been engaged in the manufaci ure of artificial 
stone sidewalks and tiling and his business 
has grown to large proportions. He has 
laid nearly all of the stone sidewalks in 
(xrand Forks. During the past year many 
of the best residence properties here and in 
other northwestern cities have been im- 
proved with his sidewalks. I':nti(>s cdutem- 
platingthe construct ion nf new walksslimild 
see those h" has made and l;cI Ids imalcs. 
Mr: Roberts is one ..r (mr hcsl riii/uiis. 



L. DOVV.N EV. 




K\V IN OSC.Mi WICK'S Nl'USIOUV OECIIARl) 



L.ofC. 



80 



EAST GBA^D FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



Among- Grand Forks' busiest and most 
prosperous manufacturing concerns are tlie 
boiler and engine works of J. B. Mooney & 
Co. The members of the firm, Messrs. J. B. 
Mooney and Frank L. Dickson, are both 
practical machinists and understand every 
detail of the business. They have built up 
a trade extending tar and near. Tlieir boiler 

— . ^ ^ ^ 



and engine works are fitted up with the most 
complete epuipment of tools and machinery 
west of St. Paul, and they employ a large 
force of experienced workmen. They have 
made some of the largest boilers in the state. 

Mooney «& Co. are also about the largest 
contractors of plumbing, steam and hot wat- 
er heating in the state. They have installed 
their heating plants in 

■ ^ : — j a number of the best 

publicand private build- 
ings in Grand Forks 



and East Grand Forks, as well as in all parts 
of North Dakota and Minnesota and their 
work i n all branches is of the very best. 

Geo. H. Wilder.— Groceries. The accom- 
panying engraving shows a view of the larg- 
est and most complete grocery establish- 
ment west of St Paul, and indeed it is 
doubtful if either of the twin cities have 
any more extensive Every variety of staple 
and fancy groceries that could be called for 
can be obtained at Wilder 's in any quantity. 
He lias a large share of the best city trade. 




BOILER AND ETSTGINE WOBlvS OF J. B. MOONEY & CO. 



INTERIOR GEO. H. WILDER'S GROCERY. 



EAST GBAJ\^D lOBKS ILLUSTRATED 



81 



St. CLAIR & NELSON, Merchant Tailors 
-This firm recentlj' succeeded to tlie business 
of W. C. St. Clair and are now the proprie- 
tors of Grand Forks pioneer merchant tail- 
oring establishment, which has a reputation 
for fine work extending far beyond this im- 
mediate vicinity. They spare no eilorts to 
please customers and give them in every 
instance the best value for their money. 
Their stock of goods includes the finest im- 
ported Scotch, West of England and Domes- 
tic suitings, cassimeres, vicunas, French 
dress worsteds, German worsteds, English 
broadcloths and other desirable fabrics in 
all the latest patterns, including many ex- 
clusive styles which can be obtained nowhere 
else in the northwest. They have made a 
careful study of the eastern styles of cutting 
and fitting, as well as of the tastes and 
requirements of this section in the way of 
tailor made clothing, and their patrons can 
always depend upon being well and stylishly 
dressed. They make a specialty of dress 
suits, and it is the popular thing now to 
have the wedding snit made by them. Over- 
coats, too, are a feature at St Clair & Nel- 
son's and an overcoat turned t)Ut by them 
comes about as near perfection as can be 
imagined, and whether a light top coat or 
an ulster built expressly for a northwestern 
winter is wanted, there can be no question 
about either tlie style or Ht or goods, if made 
by them. They have some very nobby 
new ovei-coatiii^s. liicliKliiiii nn-llons, nion- 
tagnars, clicNi'its, cliincliilhis, heavers, Irish 
frieze, ete. 'i'lieii' new iKiMei-u.s include 
black paiiline.s. Seui.-ii paiil i ii,i;.s, west of 
Enu-laud paiiiin-N. ele.. ni ihe latest and 
finest textures aixl sha.les. l-'.,r t Tim- 
ings iiothiiie- l)Ul lirsi elas^ malerial i^ ii^ed, 
andthcii- wm-k will ndi mih i \ e I.el i ei- sat - 
isfactioii. but will we.u' Imi-ei t hail nrdinarv 
shop work. .Ml wi.ik is fiilly uai ianted and 

spee'ted. Sa I isl ar t i. m is i; ua ra' 1 1 1 eed a I id \-et 
their piaces will he tniiml as l-iw .is the low- 
est. It is a IrilesaNillLi here thai wlieii vmu 
want a stvlisli and W(dl iiiadi' up tudatesnit 
St. Claii' XeLsnii's is the place l<, go. 



J. H. HILER, Wood and Dray Line.— 
Mr. Hiler was born in Illinois in 1862. His 
parents removed to Brockport, N. Y., in 
1884, and two years later to Owosso, Mich., 
near which place his boyho 'd days were 
spent on a farm. He came to this state in 
1883, locating in Kandiyohi county. He 
afterwards spenttwo years in Nebraska, and 
then returned to Brainerd, Minn., where he 
entered the service of the Northern Pacific 
railroad. He was transferred to this city 
in 1888 and was cormected with the railroad 
shops here for four years. He then engaged 
in business for himself and has been ever 
since conducting a dray line and also handle- 
ing wood. By strict attention to business 
he has built up a very large trade. He now 



handles many carloads of wood annually and 
is prepared to supply hard or soft wood of 
any kind in either city on tiie sliortest 
notice, by telephone or otherwise. Send in 
your orders and get prompt service, good 
measure and reasonable prices. His drays 
are also always ready for service and prompt- 
ness is his motto. Mr. Hiler was elected to 
the city council from the Third ward in 1891 
and served the public in that capacity con- 
tinuously for seven years. He was rec- 
ognized as one of the iTiost active and in- 
fluential meniiiers nf the council, and has 
always been lareely identified with the best 
interests of the eit\. He owns cue of 
the prettiest homes in the eitwan engraving 
of which is given with a r.iinil\ group, and 
also considerable I >t he !■ real estate. He is 
one of our most esleenied eii i/eiis as well as 
enterprising and siu-eessl nl husiness men. 




NORMAN & COMPANY, 
Furniture— The mammoth 
furniture emporium of 
Norman & Co., an engrav- 
ing of which is shown on 
this page, is one of the 
most complete establisli- 
ments of the kind in the 
west. During tlie few 
years they have been en- 
gaged in the furniture bus- 
iness here they have built 
up a large trade which is 
steadily increasing. They 
have made the wants of 
furniture buyers a com- 
plete study, and the stock 
includes the very newest 
designs, whether in ele- 
gant parlor goods of the 
most exquisite material 
and workmanship, or 
the plainest of dining 
room or kitchen furniture. 
Their stock includes all 
grades of parlor gooas and 
many exclusive designs 
whicli cannot be obtained 
elsewhere, and also some 
new fancies in office furni- 
ture, dining room tables, 
iron and brass bedsteads, 
etc. They have bargains 
to offer in every line and 
theirs are always bottom 
prices. Norman & Co. are 
also undertakers and em- 
balmers and carry a com- 
pleteline of funeral goods 
of every description. 




EAST GEAND FORKS 
FuKNiTUKE Company.— 
It is with pleasure that we 
refer to this enterprise. 
It is cen-ainly a matter for 
congratulation tliat the 
citizens of East Grand 
Forks and its large trib- 
utary country no longer 
are obliged to send to St. 
Paul or elsewliere for their 
furniture, but can now 
purchase any needed arti- 
cle at liome very advanta- 
geously. Although but 
recently established this 
company is already doing 
a large and steadily grow- 
ing business, and has a 
trade extending for many 
miles around the city. A 
very complete line of fur- 
niture of every description 
is carried, including tlie 
linest of parlor suitings, 
e^et'ant chamber sets, din- 
ing room and kitchen fur- 
niture, office desks nad 
chairs, etc. A specialty is 
made of furnitnre and fix- 
tures built to order for 
halls, clubs, etc. Buying 
in car lots direct from the 
manufacturers for cash 
and with very low expense 
for rents, etc., they are 
able to sell goods at prices 
lower than eastern houses,^ 
freight considered. They 
are also undertakers and 
embalmers and take entire 
charge of funerals. 



NORMAN & O'S MAMMOTH FURNITURE STORE. 



EAST GBAAD FORKS ILLUSTRATED 



THOS. LAWSON, Civil Engineer.— Mr. 
Law.son, the present county .surveyor of 
Grand Forks County, was one of the early 
settlers here, eominu- to this section when 
Grand Forks was in its infancy, and has been 
actively identified with the growth of the 
dual city. Many of the best buildings here 
were constructed from plans drawn by liim. 
He was for several years assistant city en- 
gineer of Grand Forks and also assistant 
county surveyor. When tlie ottice of county 
surveyor became vacant l^y the deatli of Mr. 
Oldham the county commissioners appointed 
Mr. Lawson to Hll'tiu- rin>ition. In liiOO he 
was elected to tin- ntllcr li\ a unanimous 
vote and is giving (•luiiirnl satisfaction. He 
does a large business as a survey(ji- m Xorth 
Dakota and Minnesota. Parties contem- 
plating tlie construction of public or private 
buildings should see him before ordering 
plans elsewhere. He also makes a specialty 



of sewer construction, public water supply 
and purification, sanitary engineering, etc. 
Mr. Lawson will be found a very pleasant 
gentleman to do busine.ss with. 

BAILES & PERKI>'S. Contractors and 
Builders. — Very few firms in the (hial city 
are better known either ai linnic (n- abroad 
than are Bailes & Perkins. ( 'i mu act ors and 
Builders, who have been engaged in general 
contracting here for years. Many of the 
V)est buildings in botliiirand F"rksand East 
Grand Forks were erected by tlieni.anri they 
have built up a reputation fnr i^uod work 
which makes their .services always in diMuaud 
when the construction ol a unod building is 
undertaken They are miw at wurk nn a 
new building. Sciciicc Hall. \nv Ndi th Dakn- 
ta University. TIu'I'iiUliIiiii'ss am! a (Irirrnii- 
nation to always i^Mr mi iiv sal istactidn art- 
responsible for their iiluli siamling. With 
facilities for buying materials at llie lowest 



cash prices and with competent and careful 
workmen in every department ihey can give 
the bottom prices on contracts. Special 
attention is given to fancv carpenter work. 
Their .shops are fitted up .vith the latest im- 
provements in wood working machinery, 
with electric power and evt'r.\ facllitv fur 
filling orders promptlv. 

SALISBFRY'.S LIVERY. Fred an.! Sales 
Stal)les— This is one of the best kn,,\\ii ,.f 
the business enterpri.ses nl the eiiy 
and under the management of ileri Salis- 
binv is uivine the public The liesi nt satis- 
acti.in. He lias a verv cmiiplet.' e,,iii |)iiient 
iif liverv Ties Ml ,.verv desei i |il inn will, ihe 
best nf linrses. and a Isn ea iv f 1 1 1 drisers when 
desired. A tirst-class hack line is maini aiiied 

111 rniinection. Tlie teed de|iarl lllellt is 

uiuler tlie care of compel eiii assisiaiiis and 
lioises are well taken care dt. ■l'eie|.lH inetl 
onJcrs promptly tilled. 'Perms reasonaljle 




IJESIDENCE OP RICII.U'J) P.rTLKR. 



itIOSlDFNCK OF .M.VFRICK .1. M W 




am)i;k\v kk.misi.k 

rnoTo r.Y w. r>. i;n 



North Dakota Soap Co 

MANUFACTURERS OF 

LAUNDRY AND TOILET SOAPS 

OF GUARANTEED PURITY, 
including the following among other brands: 
"SUPERIOR" and "NORTH DAKOTA" 

Laundry Soaps. SOFT for Silks and Woolens. 
PALM, TAR, CAltBOLIC, GLYCERINE. 
00 CO A NUT, COTTON OIL, ETC.. ET 



PHONE 411-4 



GRAND FORKS, N. 



I INDEX 

<< Greeting 6 \ 

« East Grand Forks, Descriptive ... 7 

>> •' Historical .... 9-15 

<S " Geographical. .15, 46, 59 '. 

(< Co, F 16-17 

As a Residence City 19-20 

Churches 21-24 

Schools 27-30, 63 ; 

Art and Music 31, 76 

Fraternities 33-38 

Sports 36-40 ; 

Municipal Government 41-45 ' 

Fire Department 45-48 ' 

Courts 49 , 

Polk County 50-52, 59 ; 

>) Newspapers 52-53 

« Professions 54-55 '. 

Banking Interests 56-57 

S> Transportation 58 ■ 

<< Manufactures 61-62 [ 

Business Interests 6.") -90 




Scientifically 
O Examined. ^ 

\^kD0 Guesswork. 

Consultation Free. 

T. PORTE, Optician 

19 N. Third St. GRAND FORKS, N. D. 




D. JAGUSI 



ftPRO-RrETQR OF 



New York 
Shoe Shop 



Work callfd for and delivered. Phone 411-5 
l)ei\Iers Avenue. GRAND FORKS. N. D. 



Troy 

Steam Laundry 

419 DEWERS AVENUE. 



!S Coiiipletelv Equipped 
* for First-Class Work. 

S J, Best Service and 
i i Prompt Delivery 

I DURICK & CO., 

S Telephone No. 133 
GRAND FORKS. N. D. I 



§ — 

F, F, ADAMS, , 

i3. M D. '*• 



»2)enti8t 




cJeWFI RY Sli 



Jewelry. Silverware. 
Clocks & Optical Goods. 



/ W. ROSS... 

M Brcbftect 



Second Floor, corner Third Street and 
DeMers Avenue. 
GRAND FORKS, - NORTH DAKOTA 



DR. J. V. GILBERT, 

PH B. 

Physician and Surgeon 

Special attention to fliseases of Alimentary 
Tract, Stomach, Intestines and Rectum. 

EAST GRAND FORKS, MINN. 



W. B. ROE 

MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY 

Fine Portraiture a Specialty 

Stuiiio VIEWING AND ENLARGING 

:;(in Snul h 4lli St. GRAND FORKS. N. D. Plionu 3.»-4 



JAMES TURNER k SONS 



HARRISON A. BRONSON 

AXXORINEV 
AX LAW 

EAST GRAND FORKS - MINNESOTA 



FUNERAL licensed 

DIRECTOR kJ'i5i EMBALMER 



Personal attention given to all 
105 SOU! 



D STREET 





GRAND 


WINDOWS '^^W- 

DOORS '^V^' 


FORKS 


BLINDS '^'^'^ 


SASH & 


BRACKETS 


DOOR 


framII 
mouldings --('.^' 


FACTORY 


TURNED WORK OFF 


ICE FIXTURES 


GABLE OR 


LAMENTS 


STORM SASH AND SCREEN 


S 


AND ALL K 


NDS OF MILL WORK 



W. K, STAGEY, V. S, 

IDeten'narv 

Office: 14 North Kourih Street. 
Telephone: :2'.i4 :!. 

GRAND FORKS, N, DAK. 



Mapetic Healing., 



The science taught and pr 



C- E. CRANDALL A 

ArcHiteot 
Engineer* 



irand Forks, N. I). 



Professor A. W. Preston 



The Herald 



North Dakota's 
Leading 
Newspaper 



DAILY AND WEEKLY EDITIONS 



ss Daily 40c , 
<< per month ; 

I Weekly $1 < 
I per year < 



Tlie most complete .Job Depari 
GRAND FORKS, S 



NORTH DAKOTA 



^END US 
> YOUR 



WOOL 



in exchange for WOOLEN GOODS 



H I G H ES 



H AND PAY 
MARKET 

« S S M 



We make a complete line of Blankets. Flannels, Beaver Shawls, Home- 
spuns. Dress Goods, Golf Skirtings, Ready Made Pants, Mackinaw ,Iack- 
ets. Flannel Shirts, Underwear. Knitting Yarns, etc. 



Grand Forks Woolen Mills 



Grand Forks Foundry 



AND ; MACHINE ; 5H0P Repairing 
of all kinds 



Gasoline Engine Work a Specialty. 




Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes, etc, 

VERY ^/C Delivered anywhere in either city, 
r MADE. 10 S. 4th St.. GRAND FORKS, N. D. 



CAMERON 
ANDERSON 




EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA 



Martin & Westberg 



zinc; 



FRESH AND 
SALT MEATS fi 



GAME, FISH AND OYSTERS IN SEASON 

EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA 



Separator Sieves and 
Seed Screens for Sale 
or put on your frames 
at Fanning M<11 Factory 



Zinc and Wire Sieves 
made for any l(ind of 
Fanning Mill. A: T'<i 

Zinc and Wire for Sale 



E. C. BALDWIN, 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. 



]Salisbury's| 



LIVERY, FEED 
AND SALE STABLES 



The Best of Rigs 
Prompt Service 
Reasonable Terms 



Telephone 268 
• East Grand Forks 



New York 



Repairing 



Prices Reasonable. 



Caps of any kind 
manufactured : : 



When Y( 

Want 



^ Shoes 



Made to 
Order 



L. JOSEPHSON 



Furs of all kinds Cleaned 
Repaired or Altered. 

Grand Forks, N.D. 



GRAND FORKS SHOE SHOP 

WE GIVE YOU A PERFECT FIT EVERY TIME. 

Repairing A: A GEO. BOURGET, 

Neat. Prompt, and Reasonable. 315 DEMEliS AVE 



Rnckwoik and Plastering, 
loreisrn and Domestic Tiles. 

SIDKWALKS A SPECIALTY. 

l^'iii nished on Short Notice. 



^ l l R. E. ROBERTS 

,,„„ j CONTRACTOR 

■itreet |il GRAND FORKS N. DAK. 



